Celebrities And Policitians React To Mass Shooting At Queer Orlando Nightclub

Celebrities, politicians and prominent members of the queer community reacted on Twitter to a mass shooting that took place at Pulse, an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday morning and which killed 50 people and injured at least 53 more.

Some, like "Orange Is The New Black's" Lea DeLaria, spoke of the heartbreak they felt, while others, like Adam Lambert and sports legend John Amaechi, called for greater gun control in the United States.

Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016

Heartbreaking news from Orlando Fl. Thinking of all of those who have been touched by this devastating tragedy. #Orlando

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) June 12, 2016

My prayers are with the victims’ families & all those affected by the shooting in Orlando. We will devote every resource available to assist

— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) June 12, 2016

Heartbroken about the shooting in Orlando. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in America. I pray for this world to change!

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) June 12, 2016

Waking up to the news of the mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando.
I'm so sick, sad, scared and angry.
I'm praying for victims' families.

— Chely Wright (@chelywright) June 12, 2016

This tragedy in Orlando has left me empty. sadness beyond emotion. This is what is still happening. My heart is weeping. I send prayers

— michelle visage (@michellevisage) June 12, 2016

Grieving for the victims of this senseless attack. Our hearts are broken for their loved ones and friends. #orlando

— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) June 12, 2016

I am at a loss for words and heartbroken over the act of terrorism at Pulse in Orlando. #LGBTPride

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 12, 2016

Our hearts break for the victims and families of this horrific act of violence. We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in #Orlando.

— GLAAD (@glaad) June 12, 2016

My heart breaks at the very thought of the victims in Orlando & their families. With my head bowed I send love your way. There are no words

— Wilson Cruz (@wcruz73) June 12, 2016

Devastated by the news from Orlando. What is it going to take to get people to realize we need to change something?

— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) June 12, 2016

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Celebrities And Policitians React To Mass Shooting At Queer Orlando Nightclub