Singer Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” was shot dead while signing autographs for fans after a concert in Orlando, Florida. The man who murdered her had two guns on him and was tackled by Grimmie’s brother, then killed himself in the melee that followed.
Police have not identified the gunman or a motive for the murder.
It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord. She was shot at her show in Orlando and, unfortunately, didn’t survive the gunshot wounds. We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning.
ORLANDO!! Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! Starts at 7:30! pic.twitter.com/0D4mNupCTi
— Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) June 10, 2016
Grimmie appeared on “The Voice” in 2010, performing “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus.
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Grimmie was on tour with the band Before You Exit, which released the following statement:
Christina was such a loving, caring, beautiful person with the biggest heart. She was an absolutely incredible musician and an even better friend. We are so saddened by her passing and are completely heartbroken.
Words fail to describe how much Christina means to all of us. She was always a constant beam of light and energy into the hearts of everyone around her. Her care-free spirit and her laughter constantly lit up every room she entered and she always had this glisten in her eyes which was evident in her faith. While we know there is no sort of feeling that can replace the joy Christina brought into our lives, we know she is glistening from up in Heaven and shining down on all of us.
Please join us in keeping Christina’s family as we know Jesus said, ‘In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’ She and her talent will be missed by us all.
Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. #RipChristinapic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr
— Before You Exit⇞ (@beforeyouexit) June 11, 2016
The Voice tweeted:
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
A fan posted a short video of her Orland performance:
This was taken hours before she passed.
RT THIS SO THAT SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED DOING WHAT SHE LOVED. #RIPChristinapic.twitter.com/otxDs4Fah0— TeenTShirts Shop (@basemaguilera) June 11, 2016
The hashtag #RIPChristina has been trending on Twitter with an outpouring of love from fans.