“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling went on Twitter early Monday to mourn the loss of an employee at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter after he was killed in the Orlando terror attack.
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
The attack, which occurred at a popular gay bar in Florida, has been confirmed to be the deadliest mass shooting in this country’s history.
Countless celebrities shared their thoughts and feelings on social media following the tragedy, which claimed the lives of fifty people, including the gunman.
@jk_rowling Thank You for this. Luis Vielma loved every bit of working at the harry potter ride. He brought smiles to every one he met.
— Justin Muniz (@JMuniz822) June 13, 2016
@JMuniz822 I'm so, so sorry. My heart goes out to you, all his friends and his poor family.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 13, 2016
@jk_rowling @JMuniz822 had the pleasure of meeting him last week on my holidays, he was SO nice to my son, such a lovely guy
— Sarah Moore (@sarahBijouClub) June 13, 2016