nightclub shooting "an attack on humanity
itself".
The 30-year-old singer made a surprise
appearance at a Los Angeles vigil following
Sunday's (12Jun16) tragic events in Florida,
where 49 people lost their lives and
countless more were injured when gunman
Omar Mateen opened fire in Pulse nightclub.
Gaga shunned her usual outrageous style
and opted for an all black ensemble to
mourn those who had lost their lives.
Speaking to the thousands gathered outside
Los Angeles City Hall for the vigil, Gaga said:
"As we have now witnessed the largest
mass shooting in American history, I can’t
help but feel that this level of hatred, like all
prejudicial crimes, this is an attack on
humanity itself.
"Tonight, I gather humbly with you, as a
human being, in peace, in sincerity, in
commitment, in solidarity, to take a real
moment and mourn the tragic loss of these
innocent, beautiful people."
Struggling to control her emotions, Gaga
broke down in tears as she read out the
names and ages of the 49 victims of the
horrific event.
She added to the crowd: "Tonight I will not
allow my anger and outrage over this attack
to overshadow our need to honour those
who are grieving truly for their lost ones, lost
members of the LGBT community. I hope
you know that myself and so many are your
allies."
Gaga had been scheduled to attend an
Emmy For Your Consideration event for
American Horror Story: Hotel, on Monday,
but the event was cancelled following the
Orlando shooting.
The singer, who has long been a campaigner
for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender) rights, first spoke of her grief
following the mindless shooting on Twitter
on Sunday, writing: "I pray for all the victims
families during this shooting epidemic. That
their pain be met with compassion and
support from the world.”
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