Tragedy At Christchurch: Celebrities Pay Tribute To The Victims

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Celebrities all over the world paid tribute to the Christchurch mass shooting victims after the terror attack last Friday involving 50 deaths and more than a dozen injured.

Chris Hemsworth and Russell Crowe were among the first to pay their tribute on social media with their heartfelt messages to the victims and their families.

40 dead in NZ.
Senseless, pointless, cruel deaths.
My heart breaks for all the families involved, and for the beautiful people of New Zealand to whose hearts this pain will attach, for a long time.
Kia Kaha.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 15, 2019

Much love NZ, my heart goes out to all those involved in this tragedy, victims families friends, NZ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/t8KEGiFtMr

— Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) March 16, 2019

Mark Ruffalo, John Legend and many other celebrities also paid tribute and raised awareness on the serious matter.

More heartbreaking and enraging news, my deepest sympathy to those lost in another racist bigoted killing in New Zealand

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) March 15, 2019

The killings in New Zealand are so horrific and heartbreaking. This white supremacist terrorist movement is so destructive here and abroad. We need to unite against it.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) March 15, 2019

My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and the people of New Zealand. This is a horrific act of terror but please know that the world stands with you. I stand with you.

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 15, 2019

Devastated by the reports out of New Zealand. The community in Christchurch is in our hearts, as are all affected by this horrific attack. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” - MLK

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 15, 2019

Horrified by the news of the mass shootings in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Hate knows no boundaries, especially when so heavily armed. Thinking of the shattered lives and communities, where hundreds had gathered for Friday prayers.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) March 15, 2019

Guy Oseary, the manager for Madonna and the band U2, started a GoFundMe page for the New Zealand terror attack victims and pledged RM73,411 ($18,000). Other celebrities have helped out and donated to the fund too.

Madonna donated RM40,784 ($10,000) to the fund, followed by comedian Chris Rock (RM20,392), Ben Stiller (RM4078) and Ashton Kutcher (RM4078).

"I read the frightening details and could barely find the strength to watch a short clip of the disturbing footage. My heart breaks for the victims and for their families," said, Oseary in the GoFundMe page.

The fundraiser has raised RM365,653 at the time of writing and the funds will be “transferred to an organisation providing support to the families and community.”

Info via Stuff