The massacre at the Orlando nightclub on Sunday morning marked the deadliest shooting spree in modern U.S. history. As family and friends continue to wait in agony to find out the status of loved ones, celebrities took to social media to sound off on on the shootings that killed at least 49 people and wounded 53, put faces to names, dedicate performances to those affected, and express condolences for the victims and the people who cherished them, and anger for social and political change.
ADELE BREAKS DOWN
J.K. ROWLING’S UNIQUE CONNECTION…
Luis Vielma worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal. He was 22 years old. I can’t stop crying. #Orlando pic.twitter.com/Nz2ZCWxNsS
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 13, 2016
…AND TRIBUTE
I’m praying Tony pulls through. My thoughts are with all of you #LoveIsLove #Orlando https://t.co/JLSBMWRrfJ
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 13, 2016
GAGA’S HOPES
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NOW WHAT?
Horrified by the mass shooting in Orlando. When will we do something to prevent these killing sprees?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 12, 2016
STAY STRONG
Sending strength to our #Orlando victims & their families. Very angry, but you can’t break what you didn’t build. We will rise & persevere.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 12, 2016
STAND TOGETHER
My heart goes out to the victims and their families. Our community has suffered a tremendous loss. We must stand together more than ever.
— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) June 12, 2016
LOTS OF LOVE
IN SHOCK
I just can’t believe this is the world we live in today.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) June 12, 2016
ONE LOVE
HEARTBROKEN
I’m heartbroken for the victims, for Orlando, for the LGBT community, for our country. When does it end?
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 12, 2016
ANGRY TEARS
Devastated for our friends and family in the queer community. Our hearts, our anger, our tears are for you today. pic.twitter.com/l0Yw97XcPK
— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) June 12, 2016
ENOUGH ALREADY
There’s enough hate in this world. It’s just too much. Let people live their lives. Let them love. Enough hate. Let the madness end now.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) June 12, 2016
PRAYERS FOR ALL
BEYOND COMPREHENSION
My heart breaks for Orlando. I cannot even comprehend the suffering for the victims – their friends & families. This is my family too.
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) June 12, 2016
NO WORDS
I have no words except to say this must end now. This violence. This bloodshed must end now.
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) June 12, 2016
NO MORE HATE
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ONE LOVE
50 dead
53 wounded
lives ended
lives shattered
The full horror of this shooting is only starting to hit us all
I feel unconsolable sadness— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) June 13, 2016
NOTHING’S TOO SMALL
Tweeting about this kind of tragedy feels so insignificant. But let’s all pray for Orlando FL today. And the world. I’m in disbelief.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) June 12, 2016
OUTRAGED
WHEN?!
Nothing has changed!!!! People continue to senselessly die. When will these gun laws be changed?!?!?!?!!!!?????
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 12, 2016
TIME FOR CHANGE
It’s time to ban assault weapons. #EndGunViolence @MomsDemand @Everytown https://t.co/Z8WPbMtn7g
— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) June 13, 2016
ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS
A call for #guncontrol is not about politics. It is about retaining our humanity. Forget thoughts & prayers. Let’s honor the dead w/ ACTION.
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) June 12, 2016
TIME TO START NOW
We need to do something about guns. It may seem insurmountable. It is not. We have amended the constitution before, in the name of humanity.
— zoe kazan (@zoeinthecities) June 12, 2016
WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
Come on, world. More love, less hate. Let’s all pray for Orlando.