Cape Town – A deadly attack in a nightclub in Florida – what is being called the worst mass shooting in American history – has left the world in shock.
The shooting at a crowded gay nightclub, in which 50 people died, is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
Celebs are among many who have taken to social media to express their feelings.
Here are some of their reactions:
Sobbing.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 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
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
I'm heartbroken for the victims, for Orlando, for the LGBT community, for our country. When does it end?
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 12, 2016
I'm heartbroken by this tragedy. Praying for Orlando and the suffering created by this senseless violence.
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) June 12, 2016
My heart goes out to the victims and their families. Our community has suffered a tremendous loss. We must stand together more than ever.
— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) June 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are w my brothers and sisters who were at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. RIP to those who lost their lives.
— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) June 12, 2016
Sending strength to our #Orlando victims & their families. Very angry, but you can't break what you didn't build. We will rise & persevere.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 12, 2016
NO WORDS GOOD ENOUGH????WHEN UR HURT, WOUNDED, MURDERED WE ALL CRY??WE ALL MOURN ??WE R ALL LESS WITHOUT U MY EXTENDED FAMILY??????#URNOTALONE
— Cher (@cher) June 12, 2016
My heart is broken this morning. So much hate in this world. So many beautiful innocent lives taken last night in Orlando. #PrayForOrlando
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) June 12, 2016
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