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The brother of the late Christina Grimmie pays an emotional tribute to her

The brother of the late Christina Grimmie, who was fatally shot and killed on Saturday while meeting fans after a concert, has paid tribute to his 'superstar' sister. 

Police reported that her brother Marcus Grimmie tackled the gunman, who has now been identified as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl, outside of The Plaza Live in Orlando, but the man turned the gun on himself and ended his life after murdering Grimmie. 

Marcus shared an open letter on Facebook, in which he described his sister as "a friend to everyone":

"By now I'm sure many you have heard that Christina has passed away due to gunfire after a show. I really don't have much to say about anything and am just blown away with the prayers and support. I PROMISE I will respond to everyone when I can."

"Christina was more than my sister. She was a partner in life. A superstar. A goofball. Introverted. And a friend to everyone. Genuinely. But above all...she was my baby sister. She loved the Lord and her family and was always there for me and I honestly don't know what I'll do without her."

"But please, if you are reading this far, I would love all and any of you to post pics of you and her and/or memories you have of her down in the comments. I will cherish it forever and always. So please do that for me. Thank you all so so much. The support has been crazy and I do feel a peace. I just don't have any words. I love you all."

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Watch footage of Grimmie's final performance below:

 

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