Christina Grimmie Shot Dead at 22: Celebrities and Fans' Heartbreaking Reactions

In light of the fatal shooting of The Voice star Christina Grimmie in Orlando last night, fans and celebrities have started the hashtags #PrayforChristina and #RIPChristina. It's currently the #1 trending topic on Twitter, as heartfelt messages of grief pour onto the social network. 

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

Our artists & families is my territory on #theVoice. I take great pride. Knowing them. Hosting them. Supporting them. It's not TV. It's real

— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) June 11, 2016 

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My heart hurts hearing this news.. So terrible. Praying for Christina and her family. #prayforchristina

— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) June 11, 2016

We are heartbroken. @TheRealGrimmie is a loved member of our family. Our thoughts are with her and her family. #PrayForChristina

— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) June 11, 2016

There are no words. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie.

— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) 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

When you die, your body dies, but your soul lives on forever, as will hers. Rest In Peace Christina Grimmie. A beautiful talent.

— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) June 11, 2016

My heart is broken..senseless violence on a young girl who only promoted love. Sending love light and prayers to the Grimmie family😔❤️

— Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui) June 11, 2016

Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. #RipChristina pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr

— Before You Exit⇞ (@beforeyouexit) June 11, 2016

I am shocked hearing this terrible news. One of the sweetest people I have ever met. Doesn't deserve this. #PrayForChristina

— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) June 11, 2016

Praying so hard for Christina Grimmie 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 please pray for her

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) June 11, 2016

Here's a cover of @TheRealGrimmie's song "My Anthem"#RIPChristina https://t.co/XafSyLU9WS pic.twitter.com/pZdD3XBoeO

— Dodie Clark (@doddleoddle) June 11, 2016

And, of course, the final tweet on Christina's Twitter page is especially heartbreaking:

The end.

— Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) June 11, 2016