Christina Grimmie death: "The Voice" judges, celebrities react to shooting
Celebrities took to social media Saturday to react to the death of rising singer Christina Grimmie after a performance in Florida.
A gunman shot Grimmie Friday night while she was signing autographs. The shooter then shot and killed himself after Grimmie's brother rushed him.
Grimmie was a finalist on NBC's "The Voice" in 2014. The show's judges all noted the shooting.
Maroon 5 star Adam Levine reacted on Instagram before her death was confirmed early Saturday. He issued a statement later in the day.
"Behati and I are absolutely devastated and heartbroken by Christina Grimmie's tragic death," Levine said, referring to his wife, Behati Prinsloo. "Our hearts go out to her family. Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely. She was taken from us too soon. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world."
Our hearts are broken & stomachs are sick. But moments like this will forever bless us with a smile. ❤ #RIPChristinahttps://t.co/ev6DUAoJEy
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) June 11, 2016
So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. xo
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) June 11, 2016
I'm stunned and disgusted and heartbroken that we lost that sweet little girl... Keeping @TheRealGrimmie family in my heart and mind.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016
So sad about @TheRealGrimmie. I'm still in shock. She was special. Had IT. Talented. Kind. Funny. Loving. Courageous. We hurt w her family.
— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) June 11, 2016
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This is a tragic loss. My heart goes out to @therealgrimmie's family, friends and all the people that she touched.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) June 11, 2016
My heart is absolutely broken. I miss you Christina pic.twitter.com/KWGwZZlj4t
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) June 11, 2016
Wow....sending all my love to her family and friends, rest up angel #ChristinaGrimmie
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) June 11, 2016
Horrified to hear the news about Christina Grimmie. Too young & too much talent to leave us this soon. Sending ❤️ 2 her loved ones & fans.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) June 11, 2016
Devastating Tragedy @TheRealGrimmie
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) June 11, 2016
#RIPChristina 😰😢 my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones..
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) June 11, 2016
Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. What a light has been taken from the world.
— John Green (@johngreen) June 11, 2016