The Orlando shooting at gay nightclub Pulse Orlando has left 50 killed and 53 injured, resulting in being the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Music Stars React to Orlando Nightclub Massacre, Deadliest Mass Shooting in U.S. History
"There's blood everywhere," Mayor Buddy Dyer said Sunday (June 12) at a news conference, hours after the shooting which authorities are investigating as an act of terrorism.
The tragedy has been classified as a "domestic terror incident" and has rocked the nation and the LGBT community, with many politicians, including Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, celebrities and public figures swiftly reacting on social media.
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump React to Orlando Nightclub Mass Shooting
ATX Festival, the annual TV festival in Austin, Texas, canceled a violence-themed panel scheduled for Sunday in the wake of events and the Human Rights Campaign released a statement, saying HRC has lowered its flag to half mast.
Many in Hollywood took to Twitter to react to the news, including Laura Benanti who is currently in rehearsal for tonight's Tony Awards which will be dedicated to victims of the shooting.
This article originally appeared in THR.com.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected. The Tony Awards dedicate tonight's ceremony to them. (2/2)
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) June 12, 2016
Our hearts are heavy for the unimaginable tragedy that happened last night in Orlando. (1/2)
— The Tony Awards (@TheTonyAwards) June 12, 2016
Tonight, every note I sing will be in remembrance of the lives taken in Orlando.
— Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) June 12, 2016
I am sickened to awake to the horrific news out of #Orlando. Smiling, happy, dancing people gunned down for no reason. Hug your friends. /p>— Ross Mathews (@helloross) June 12, 2016
Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016
Just heard about the horrifying attack in Florida. My love and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters. Heartbreaking.
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) June 12, 2016
Horrific incident in FL. Praying for all the victims & their families. When will this stop? When will we get tough, smart & vigilant?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
Just heard about the horrifying attack in Florida. My love and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters. Heartbreaking.
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) June 12, 2016
Our hearts go out to the victims of the unspeakable tragedy in #Orlando, their families and all who grieve with them.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 12, 2016
Another unthinkable mass shooting. A never ending nightmare. We must find a way to stop the hate. Love is the only way.
— Cheyenne Jackson (@cheyennejackson) June 12, 2016
I am so sad and heartbroken over the tragedy in #Orlando. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) June 12, 2016
Every time I log on....when does it end? Praying for Orlando...
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) June 12, 2016
My heart breaks for the lives lost in Orlando. Just breaks.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) June 12, 2016
My heart goes out to all those affected by this terrible tragedy in Orlando. There are no words. Sending love and prayers.
— Matt Bomer (@MattBomer) June 12, 2016
Horrified by the mass shooting in Orlando. When will we do something to prevent these killing sprees?
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 12, 2016
Our love and prayers are not enough. GUN. CONTROL. NOW. #LGBTPOWER #Orlando
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) June 12, 2016
Very difficult to work this morning. My heart, my soul and my anger are in #Orlando.
— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) June 12, 2016
Devastated by the news out of FL. Whatever the madness behind this, let us all come together first to support victims & their loved ones.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 12, 2016
We all form the Pulse of America. #OnePulse pic.twitter.com/braFLJOHFM
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 12, 2016
To help support the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, there is now a gofundme page: https://t.co/UGbgnNWS5m
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 12, 2016
Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
We will observe a moment of silence today along the entire Parade route at 10:45 am.
— LA PRIDE (@LAPRIDE) June 12, 2016
We stand in solidarity with our community and grieve for the victims and families affected by this horrific and senseless act of violence.
— LA PRIDE (@LAPRIDE) June 12, 2016
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
When does this end? When do we demand a change? When do we finally wake up from this God awful nightmare? https://t.co/wJICoKBQ96
— Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) June 12, 2016
.@HRC will be marching in silence at #LAPRIDE today as we mourn the tragedy in #Orlando.
— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) June 12, 2016
.@HRC is devastated by the tragic act of violence in #orlando. #loveconquershate https://t.co/EtMCbKZ6Fc pic.twitter.com/nggxquZSoQ
— HumanRightsCampaign (@HRC) June 12, 2016
I can't. No words, too much sorrow. #stoptheviolence #stopthehate #orlando
— Constance Zimmer (@ConstanceZimmer) June 12, 2016
Oh God. I just woke up to the news about #Orlando. My heart has just been kicked. I am so FUCKING tired of mass shootings. E-N-O-U-G-H!!!!
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) June 12, 2016Take time to mourn those lost in #Orlando & pray for their families.Terror & violence have no place in our world. We must fight it together.
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) June 12, 2016
Sobbing.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 12, 2016
What...keeping Orlando in my prayers!! Foreal though this is sick smh
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) June 12, 2016
My heart aches to release such a sad statement. Orlando LGBT community and leaders being held in our prayers! #hope pic.twitter.com/btw7HZCPeG
— Stuart Milk (@StuartMilk) June 12, 2016
Heartbroken for the devastating loss of life in Orlando. When will we change our guns laws! Praying for the victims and families.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 12, 2016
Our hearts break for the victims and families of this horrific act of violence. We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in #Orlando.
— GLAAD (@glaad) June 12, 2016
I am gay and I am not afraid. Love conquers all. #PrayforOrlando
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 12, 2016
W/ every slur we throw about so carelessly& every turned cheek we possess,these crimes will continue.#PrayForOrlando pic.twitter.com/MrxWHxaJll
— Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) June 12, 2016
We aren't afraid. pic.twitter.com/BmY1FGuhyA
— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) June 12, 2016
I'm truly at a loss for words. To everyone in Orlando affected by this massacre, my thoughts, love, & prayers are with u
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 12, 2016
Also, it's #LaPride today. be safe, proud and full of love. They will never win. Really wish I could be there with y'all. I love you.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 12, 2016
Hearing about this senseless & horrific tragedy in #Orlando. Heartbroken for my LGBTQ brothers & sisters. Time for change. #GunControlNow
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) June 12, 2016
I'm gutted over the news in Orlando- the tears will not stop. My thoughts are w my gay brothers and sisters and their families.
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) June 12, 2016
Hate is a poison. It destroys everything it touches & undermines our most precious American value: freedom. pic.twitter.com/jiVYXDosEb
— Aisha Tyler (@aishatyler) June 12, 2016
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 12, 2016
NEW YORK: There will be a vigil for the victims of the terror attack in Orlando at 6 PM tonight outside the Stonewell Inn.
— Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) June 12, 2016
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
Paris stands with #Orlando, we are thinking of you #lovewins pic.twitter.com/uYJrSRW0Ob
— Paris (@Paris) June 12, 2016
So sad about this tragic news #OrlandoShooting praying for the families of those who lost loved ones.
— Danielle Brooks (@thedanieb) June 12, 2016
My is breaking for you #Orlando! Sending love to all those affected by this ridiculous violence and... (1/2) pic.twitter.com/oQ2mOLzuJN
— Enrique Iglesias (@enriqueiglesias) June 12, 2016
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) June 12, 2016
No words for more senseless killing. #love to all the families suffering today. #Orlando pic.twitter.com/xPJVAmkYOr
— Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) June 12, 2016
#orlando #lovewins pic.twitter.com/KrdBEKQaMh
— Frankie James Grande (@FrankieJGrande) June 12, 2016
Love is the weapon of the brave ones. Let's learn to use it.#LoveIsLove #PrayForOrlando pic.twitter.com/0Lv0svBv4n
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) June 12, 2016
I pray for all the victims families during this shooting epidemic. That their pain be met with compassion and support from the world.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 12, 2016
In solidarity with the #city of #Orlando #lovewins pic.twitter.com/riAoH4tXLs
— Tel Aviv (@TelAviv) June 12, 2016
How many people have to die for the Republicans to stop blocking even the mildest reform of US gun laws? pic.twitter.com/D3dsNXvXMA
— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) June 12, 2016
My heart goes out 2 the families & friends of those who lost their lives in Orlando last nite. A sad, horrific day in US history.
— Sean Hayes (@theseanhayes) June 12, 2016
The Queen: "Prince Philip & I have been shocked by the events in Orlando. Our thoughts & prayers are with all those who have been affected"
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 12, 2016
My heart breaks for #Orlando. pic.twitter.com/benbKcz1ld
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) June 12, 2016
My❤️ Breaks for the LGBTQ community in Orlando!We are 1! You Touch one of us you Touch All of us! Freedom ain't Free! STAND UP AMERICA!
— Queen Latifah (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH) June 12, 2016
What gives? My heart is breaking right now for the victims and families of this heartless act. I just don't get it.#PrayForOrlando
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 12, 2016
I'm hurt. I'm angry.
— Official Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) June 12, 2016
Shocked & heartbroken. Sending all my thoughts & prayers to my bothers & sisters in Orlando. Be safe the rest of this weekend friends #pride
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 12, 2016
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