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Lady Gaga reads out names of Pulse gay nightclub shooting victims during LA vigil

Lady Gaga took a leading role at a Los Angeles vigil for the victims of the recent Orlando shooting.

A total of 49 people were killed by Omar Mateen in the early hours of Sunday (June 12) when he burst into the Pulse gay club and started shooting.

A vigil was held at Los Angeles' City Hall on Monday (June 13) to honour those who died in the attack.

A tearful Gaga read out the names of all of the victims, adding:

"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 and sincerity, in commitment and solidarity, to take a real moment and mourn the tragic loss of these innocent, beautiful people.

"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.

"Tonight, right now, Orlando, we are united with you. And we are here to remember."

The singer also took to Instagram to post pictures from the event (see above).

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Watch Lady Gaga speak at the vigil below:

 

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