American Artist & Voice Contestant Christina Grimmie Is Killed At The Age Of 22
Former singer from The Voice USA Christina Grimmie has passed away at the age of 22, after being shot at her own show in Orlando, Florida last night.
Officials say Christina Grimmie was signing autographs for fans following her concert at the Plaza in Orlando, when the singer was shot by a gunman.
Orlando Police were told that Grimmie’s brother immediately tackled the suspect, who then killed himself. The male gunman has not yet been identified.
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Sargent Wanda Miglio from Orlando Police told ABC news that if it wasn’t for Grimmie’s brother, the gunman could have harmed fans and others surrounding the singer. “Her brother is a hero for saving and stopping him from not hurting anyone else.”
Grimmie joined with the American band Before You Exit during their ‘All the Lights’ tour, appearing in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Washington, and Atlanta.
The band have released their deepest condolences to their beloved friend in a statement on Twitter:
“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 us.”
Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. #RipChristina pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr
— Before You Exit⇞ (@beforeyouexit) June 11, 2016
With over three million YouTube subscribers, the 22-year-old singer began her music career over the internet, turning her screen into a concert venue.
Launching her YouTube channel in 2009, she began by covering songs by Adele, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez in front of a large online presence. One of those viewers was Selena Gomez’s stepfather Brian Teefey, who worked as Grimmie’s manager.
Fans have rallied around the singer since the shooting, sharing their favourite moments, along with their shock and sadness over Grimmie’s tragic death.
I'm gonna miss this girl so much!!
She was my bestfriend I❤️U #RIPChristinaGrimmie #RIPChristina #prayforchristina pic.twitter.com/yBCus3hYFE— Branden Mendoza (@BrandenMendozaa) June 11, 2016
I just woke up from a nightmare #RIPChristinaGrimmie
You were a part of my teenage lifetime Forever in my heart pic.twitter.com/PngQX9ZVsj— Jeroen026 (@JeroennRS) June 11, 2016
#RIPChristinaGrimmie the fact that someone with their whole life ahead of them has that life cut short because of a stupid, dangerous law
— speed weed (@thatssojords) June 11, 2016
She went on to appear on The Voice USA in 2014- placing third. She released her second EP in February titled ‘Side A’, featuring hits ‘Snow White’, ‘Deception’, and ‘Without Him’.
The Voice have released their condolences to the singer who will remain a loved member of the program for years to come.
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
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