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Lady Gaga broke down in tears this week while paying tribute to the victims of the worst mass shooting in American history.
The Pulse nightclub - a popular gay club in Orland, Florida - was midway through its Latinx night when Omar Mateen burst in and killed 49 people, wounding 53 more, in the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history. He was then shot dead by police.
On Monday (13 June) Lady Gaga - an outspoken activist for the LGBT community - stood in front of a thousands-strong crowd at a Los Angeles vigil to pay tribute to the victims.
We can always count on one another's pain to remind us what strength is all about. #UnitedAsHumans #UnitedAsFriends pic.twitter.com/udBKNuo4km
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 14, 2016
“As we have now witnessed the largest mass shooting in American history,” she said. “I can’t help but feel that this level of hatred, like all prejudicial crimes, this is an attack on humanity itself. This is an attack on everyone.
"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. And let's all today pledge an allegiance of love to them and to their families who are suffering so deeply.”
Lady Gaga's full speech at the vigil honoring the Orlando shooting victims. #OrlandoUnited https://t.co/dbBRMfG5g6
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"They are sons and daughters, they are fathers and mothers, they are all our brothers and our sisters, but 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, not only me but everyone here, we represent the compassion and the loyalty of millions of people around the world that believe in you - you are not alone, you are not alone.
"Tomorrow I hope that we all race thoughtfully and loudly towards solutions but tonight and right now Orlando, we are united with you and we are here to remember.”
She proceeded to read the names of the 49 victims of the attack.
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