Celebrities are reacting to the horrific nightclub shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Orlando.
With at least 50 killed, and at least 50 injured, according to NBC News, it is the most deadly mass shooting in United States history. President Obama addressed the tragedy in a live press conference on Sunday, and said the FBI is investigating it as an act of terror.
NBC News reported on Sunday that the alleged gunman has been identified as Omar Mateen, a 29-year-old security guard and Florida resident who appeared to be a follower of ISIS teachings.
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Here is what celebrities are saying about the tragedy:
“I’m heartbroken by this tragedy. Praying for Orlando and the suffering created by this senseless violence,” Reese Witherspoon tweeted.
I'm heartbroken by this tragedy. Praying for Orlando and the suffering created by this senseless violence.
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) June 12, 2016
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“#morelovelesshate my heart goes out to everyone affected by the horrific tragedy in Orlando,” Jessica Alba shared on Instagram.
“so. much. violence. it hurts my heart. sending as much Light and love as I possibly can to anyone and everyone I can possibly reach,” Ariana Grande tweeted.
so. much. violence. it hurts my heart. sending as much Light and love as I possibly can to anyone and everyone I can possibly reach.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 12, 2016
Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda simply shared a rainbow heart picture with the word “Orlando” beneath it.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 12, 2016
“This morning my heart is broken. Praying for Orlando, for humanity… For peace,” Ariel Winter wrote on Instagram.
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“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 tweeted.
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
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