Stigmatisation of Muslims, LGBTQ oppression: Celebs react to Orlando shooting

Fifty people died early Sunday when a heavily-armed gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando

Tragedy strikes yet again. Fifty people died and another 53 were injured early Sunday when a heavily-armed gunman opened fire and seized hostages at a gay nightclub in Orlando, in what is being called the worst mass shooting in US history.

Celebrities have taken to Twitter to not only mourn the death of so many innocent lives, but also to question gun laws in the US, and to stand up for the LGBTQ community.

Heartbreaking to hear about the #OrlandoShooting May peace come upon this earth.. Prayers for the victims and their families. #prayerforlove

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) June 12, 2016

Heartbreaking to hear about the #OrlandoNightclubShooting!!! Can just imagine what the families and people are going through. Shocked!!

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) June 13, 2016

So Sad to hear about the massacre in #Orlando here My prayers n condolences to the families who lost their loved ones,stop this #violence

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) June 12, 2016

Sobbing.

— The Ellen Show (@EllenDeGeneres) June 12, 2016

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGlHM30whQt/

Heart goes out to all families devastated by the Orlando shooting.. Your grief is unimaginable and we share it with you. In solidarity..

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 13, 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 am gay and I am not afraid. Love conquers all. #PrayforOrlando

— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 12, 2016

Kim Kardashian urged for the implementation of gun control to avoid further mass shootings in the US

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 (@KimKardashian) June 12, 2016

Nothing has changed!!!! People continue to senselessly die. When will these gun laws be changed?!?!?!?!!!!?????

— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) 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

Lady Gaga pledged support to the LGTBQ community

Stand strong w/ ur pride, it belongs to u. Love is opposite of hate. My sincerest mourning 4 LGBTQ's suffering 2day pic.twitter.com/0n3A143GEg

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 12, 2016

Empire State Building to remain dark in wake of #Orlando mass shooting while @OneWTC lights up in rainbow colors. pic.twitter.com/eGOSJtqiTj

— Preston Phillips 🇺🇸 (@PrestonTVNews) June 13, 2016

Rishi Kapoor sympathised with the Muslim community that will inadvertently be stigmatised by the horrific act

Its sad to learn the Orlando killer is a so called Muslim! who do you think represents Islam:Muhammad Ali or the Orlando shooter

— Haroon Hayat (@Rjharoon) June 12, 2016

Superb. Agree totally. https://t.co/lq9myLUFdb

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) June 12, 2016

Leo called the shooting 'senseless' 

Shocked by the senseless tragedy in Orlando. We must stand together against hate and intolerance.

— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) June 13, 2016

But of course, Donald Trump somehow managed to benefit from this act of hate

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

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