Adele breaks down in response to Orlando shootings

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

Stand strong w/ ur pride, it belongs to u. Love is opposite of hate. My sincerest mourning 4 LGBTQ’s suffering 2day. I pray for gun control and a cultural revolution of kindness. For all people. We can’t divide in the face of evil, we must stick together and heal each other we are brothers and sisters. #prayfororlando #orlando #kindness #stopviolence #lgbtqpride

A photo posted by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Jun 12, 2016 at 2:02pm PDT

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

Sending so much love to the friends and family who lost loved ones in this devastating shooting in Orlando….. Sending peace to the souls injured and killed.

A photo posted by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Jun 12, 2016 at 10:51am PDT

IN SHOCK

I just can’t believe this is the world we live in today.

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) June 12, 2016

ONE LOVE

Last night – in celebration of pride- a group of people – people like you or me or your neighbors or family were dancing & listening to music & celebrating life, just like you or me or your neighbors would. And then, one man and his guns took that life away from them. That’s cruel. And it’s exactly against what America stands for. I try to make music that hopefully brings joy to people and makes people dance and makes people feel and makes people LOVE… Because there’s nothing more pure and beautiful than that act- and the fact that that resulted in the largest mass shooting in American history leaves me heartbroken. I used to LIVE there. I hope we can wake up and realize we are ALL THE SAME. Just humans. One species. Just wanting to be LOVED. #PrayForOrlando #MoreLoveLessHate

A photo posted by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) on Jun 12, 2016 at 12:34pm PDT

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

50 dead. 53 injured. Saddened and horrified at heart, praying for each victim and the ones who cherish them! Each one was adored by God, we all grieve. These tragedies have to stop! Pray for our world! Pray for peace! #Orlando

A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on Jun 12, 2016 at 7:43am PDT

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

What has happened in Orlando is Devastating. My heart Goes Out to all the Victims of the Shooting and to their Families. Stop Hate Crimes!!!! 🙏🏻

A photo posted by Madonna (@madonna) on Jun 12, 2016 at 1:42pm PDT

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

I don’t understand how there can be so much hate in the world. Violence never fixes issues. Only love. But this demonic cycle keeps happening. It breaks my heart. Prayers and love to everyone affected. #prayfororlando #prayfortheworld

A photo posted by Vanessa Hudgens (@vanessahudgens) on Jun 12, 2016 at 1:54pm PDT

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.