The father of late The Voice singer Christina Grimmie said he has a “gigantic hole” in his heart that will never go away after his daughter’s brutal murder.
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Hundred came out for a public memorial honoring the singing sensation who was shot to death last week after a show in Orlando. You can now watch the full service below. Selly performed her own tribute to her close friend over the weekend, breaking down while performing “Nobody”.
We are still at a loss of words over this shocking loss of life.
Thousands of friends and fans have said farewell to “The Voice” singer Christina Grimmie at services in New Jersey.
He told those in attendance that his sister, when she saw Loidl approaching on that fateful night, opened her arms as if to embrace another adoring fan.
Christina Grimmie’s memorial service has been nothing short of emotional. Coworkers at the Best Buy where Loibl worked said he falsely believing the two were in a relationship and that he was angered after seeing photos of Grimmie with a record producer online. It’s just that she had faith. I love you girl.
Garret Lang told the Courier Post how Christina Grimmie often made her fans feel special, which endeared them to her even more.
The Voice contestant’s older brother Marcus also spoke to the gathered friends, fans and family with a few brief words.
The five women of Fifth Harmony remembered Grimmie during their performance at 106.1’s BLI’s Summer Jam in NY with a moment of silence. She was taken from us too soon.
“Grimms, I love you, and miss you beyond comprehension”.
“All the rumors are true, when the gunman came, he was very quick, it happened so fast, her arms were open and she saw Jesus next”, recalled Marcus, who tackled the gunman to the ground moments after he had shot Christina to death. “Marcus, I want to say this publicly and from everyone”, Tina said.
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Platten toured with Grimmie earlier this year, and remembered the singer onstage in NY, before singing “Fight” song in her honour. We’d go get something to eat and talk and then we went on my birthday – me, Bud, Christina and Mark – we went to Cheesecake Factory and it was really nice.
