Celebrities have been paying tribute to the 49 victims of a terror attack at two New Zealand mosques on Friday.
From musicians to global actors and television personalities, Twitter was flooded with condolences and disbelief about the unprecedented level of violence in the city of Christchurch.
Hunger Games actor Sam Claflin summed it up when he said: ‘Words fail me today,’ leading a collection of messages from Hollywood.
West End actress Carrie Fletcher said: ‘Completely horrified and heartbroken to hear about the terrorist attack in New Zealand.
‘My heart is with all those involved today. Please, for their sake, if you come across any footage, don’t share it. 💔’
Words fail me today.
— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) March 15, 2019
Can't believe what has happened in New Zealand. My heart goes out to the Muslim community in Christchurch and around the world ❤
— ANNE♥MARIE (@AnneMarie) March 15, 2019
This world is really rancid with hate.
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) March 15, 2019
Just heard news of the devastating reports from New Zealand Christchurch.
I feel absolutely sickened having my name uttered by this person.
My heart and thoughts go out to the victims, families and everyone affected by this tragedy.— ƿ૯ωძɿ૯ƿɿ૯ (@pewdiepie) March 15, 2019
Completely horrified and heartbroken to hear about the terrorist attack in New Zealand. My heart is with all those involved today. Please, for their sake, if you come across any footage, don’t share it. 💔
— Carrie Hope Fletcher (@CarrieHFletcher) March 15, 2019
My heart is truly broken for Christchurch. Any person or media sharing the footage – please stop. Prioritise compassion over clicks for once. ❤️
— Joel Creasey (@joelcreasey) March 15, 2019
My ❤️ goes out to all the families of the victims of today’s horrific mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand. #christchurchshooting
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) March 15, 2019
One of our great country’s “Darkest” days. My family’s thoughts are with our nation and our Muslim brothers and sisters. Much love ❤️ @ New Zealand https://t.co/prUfTZi96N
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) March 15, 2019
Singer Ann-Marie echoed her sentiments when she said: ‘Can’t believe what has happened in New Zealand. My heart goes out to the Muslim community in Christchurch and around the world ❤’
The attacker live-steamed the footage on YouTube for 17 minutes while he invaded mosques and senselessly killed Muslim worshippers.
Some stars have condemned the use of the footage, with Joel Creasey saying: ‘My heart is truly broken for Christchurch.
‘Any person or media sharing the footage – please stop. Prioritise compassion over clicks for once.’
Shocked at the level of hate, Nigella Lawson commented: ‘This world is really rancid with hate.’
But it was YouTuber PewDiePie who was left feeling ‘sickened’ on Friday after gunman Brenton Tarrant encouraged viewers to follow the Swedish 29-year-old just before the killings took place.
PewDiePie tweeted: ‘Just heard news of the devastating reports from New Zealand Christchurch. I feel absolutely sickened having my name uttered by this person.
‘My heart and thoughts go out to the victims, families and everyone affected by this tragedy.’
Singer Bryan Adams also tweeted to send his love, saying: ‘My ❤️ goes out to all the families of the victims of today’s horrific mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand.’
New Zealand cricketer spoke of a ‘dark day’ in his country’s history: ‘One of our great country’s “Darkest” days. My family’s thoughts are with our nation and our Muslim brothers and sisters. Much love.’
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