Grimmie, who was born in New Jersey, finished third during season six of the US series of The Voice, competing on the team of Maroon 5 star Adam Levine. Then came the sound of what witnesses thought were firecrackers. Speaking at a protest on Wednesday outside the Saudi embassy in London, Almasarir said Khashoggi's slaying had shown the wider world a darker side to the power wielded by Prince Mohammed. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in 2014 that Grimmie moved to Los Angeles in 2012 after joining Selena Gomez on tour to focus on her singing career. The YouTube star’s death comes on the heels of one of Mexico’s deadliest years on record. She was planning a new full-length album. “We love you so much Grimmie,” Levine wrote. YouTube star Christina Grimmie was on … With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries. We revisit one of the most bizarre murders in recent years of a young singer murdered by an obsessed fan. Tributes are being paid to TV presenter and YouTuber Emily Hartridge, who was killed in a crash in south London. It was a two-gunned stranger — possibly a deranged fan — who murdered “The Voice” singer and YouTube star Christina Grimmie as she signed autographs after concert in … Tameesha Ridge, a 31-year-old mother of three and a fashion YouTuber, was shot to death in her sleep Wednesday in Sacramento. Privacy Notice “I’m done being surprised by cool things she does. Sitemap Singer was targeted by a gunman who opened fire on her and then killed himself, First published on Sat 11 Jun 2016 01.59 EDT. Tameesha, or DIYMeesha (Meesha) as she was known on her popular YouTube channel with its 142,000+ subscribers, specialized in sewing techniques and the … A YouTube star left a trail of cryptic notes online before murdering his family and attempting a school shooting. In her South Jersey bedroom, Grimmie and her friends made videos filled with charming and quirky self-made songs and covers of her favorite stars, including Selena Gomez, who became a close friend. YouTube personality Emily Hartridge died Friday, according to an announcement made on her official Instagram account. “This is a horrible thing to … Grimmie’s brother immediately tackled the gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle, police said. The gunman — identified Saturday night as Kevin James Loibl — had traveled to Orlando from elsewhere in Florida with the intention of killing Grimmie, police said. He did not come in his own car, but had been dropped off, armed with two small-caliber handguns and a hunting knife. Con man used online dating sites to seduce, dupe women, This story has been shared 47,288 times. “[It is] unknown what his plans were for after killing Christina, but very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in could have prevented loss of life,” said Orlando Police Chief John Mina It was a two-gunned stranger — possibly a deranged fan — who murdered “The Voice” singer and YouTube star Christina Grimmie as she signed autographs after concert in Orlando after a Friday night concert. The concert ended about 10pm, and Grimmie was shot as she signed autographs for fans at a merchandise table. Former pop-punk star Tony Lovato was arrested and charged with murder in 2007 after stabbing a man who challenged him to a fight over a mutual love interest. When reports of Grimmie’s death first surfaced, #PrayforChristina was the top trending hashtag on Twitter. ... she was murdered for divulging information about the cartels in her videos. Everyone was screaming.”. YouTuber Corey La Barrie died on his 25th birthday after being involved in a car crash with a drunk driver, his family said on social media. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tamisha Ridge's passion was to teach others how to create their own clothes on a budget with her YouTube videos. By her death, she had an amazing 3.2 million YouTube subscribers. When she died, Grimmie was on tour to promote her new EP, “Side A,” which features a quartet of catchy but angsty love songs. The New York Police Department said … Your Ad Choices Tamisha Ridge (Tamisha Glashen), the YouTube star murdered by Dameshlo Green, will have her case profiled on Web of Lies: Death of an Internet Star, a crime TV show on Investigation Discovery. A YouTube star and presenter was killed after a crash between an electric scooter and a truck in London. Emily Hartridge made videos about fitness … June 11, 2016 | 12:48am | Updated June 11, 2016 | 5:36pm. YouTube star and young father Landon Clifford hanged himself after struggling with depression and drug addiction for years, his heartbroken wife … Lovato was later determined to have used reasonable force in an act of self-defense and the charges were dismissed. “My mom has been dealing with cancer for a long time and things have just been going not so great lately,” Grimmie said Tuesday on Popcrush.com, in an interview to promote her EP. We’re at the Plaza Live. Cat-astrophe averted: Missing Houston tiger found safe after week-long search, Israel reportedly gave US 'smoking gun' evidence that terrorists were working from media building, Rita Ora and Taika Waititi pictured in Sydney amid romance rumors, Addison Rae gets a Gwyneth Paltrow-inspired makeover, Megan Fox beats DJ Khaled in ‘Fortnite’ gaming battle, Meghan McCain and Joy Behar Clash Over Vaccine Guidelines on ‘The View’: “It Violates My Civil Rights”, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Police said Grimmie, 22, did not know the 27-year-old gunman who opened fire as the pretty pop belter signed autographs. People were throwing themselves onto the ground and covering their heads … it was terrifying. In her final moments, she was surrounded by a laughing, chatting crowd and “just a good vibe,” fan Karla Abel told People online. YouTube star Corey La Barrie killed in car crash. We love you so much Grimmie. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Over the years her voice deepened and her poise grew, though her online posts remained full of emojiis and childlike enthusiasm. ... Montenegro has her own channel on YouTube … On Friday night, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended by 150 fans. The country averaged some 69 murders a day, according to Reuters. The killer fired into Grimmie’s head and then killed himself as he was tackled by the singer’s brother, Marcus. A YouTube star is accused of physically abusing her seven adopted children, who told authorities they were pepper sprayed, beaten and deprived of food and water. The aspiring YouTube star, who had loved watching videos online, was 6 years old when she was murdered while staying with relatives on Scotland's … Please come to the show if you live near Orlando, Florida. A gunman opened fire at a Florida concert venue as singer Christina Grimmie signed autographs for fans after a show, killing the onetime star of The Voice before shooting and killing himself, officials have said. YouTube Star Landon Clifford Dies at 19: 'This Isn't How Things Were Supposed to Go,' Says Wife this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Grimmie had posted a video of herself shortly before the concert was scheduled to begin, encouraging fans to come see her perform. Grimmie, who was raised in the Philadelphia suburb of Evesham Township, NJ, rose to national fame in 2014, when she finished third as a contestant on The Voice. Another Mexican YouTube Star Murdered by Cartel. Her parents, Albert and Tina, were flying to Orlando on Saturday, relatives told philly.com. Wanda Miglio said. Emily Hartridge made videos about fitness and mental health, and her most popular video had 24 million views. Friends and family of YouTube star Corey La Barrie express their condolences after the 25-year-old dies in a car crash on his birthday By Cydney Contreras May 11, … Several of her videos on YouTube have garnered millions of views. Mexican YouTube star "El Pirata de Culiacan," aka Juan Luis Lagunas Rosales, was murdered by armed gunman Monday in Jalisco after insulting drug cartel boss, "El Mencho." “My heart is absolutely broken,” tweeted Gomez, whose father managed both young singers. 43,187, This story has been shared 43,137 times. The YouTube star managed to “transcend borders,” even landing in Rolling Stone — not for his fame, but for his death. 47,288, This story has been shared 43,187 times. His killing “gave him the popularity he never imagined,” Mexía wrote. Several of her videos on YouTube have garnered millions of views. The gunman was not identified, and police have not said why he attacked the singer. Her ex-boyfriend murdered … 1:00 One day after confirming YouTube star Etika, 29, had died, authorities say his death has been ruled a suicide. “We are all praying hard that you can pull through this…this just isn’t fair.”, Later Levine told E! The Voice paid tribute to Grimmie on its official Twitter page: “There are no words. “She was taken from us too soon.”. Your California Privacy Rights “We’re in Orlando today! Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights Christina Grimmie performs at The Plaza Live in Orlando shortly before being shot: “Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely,” he wrote. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice.”. Byeeee!”. Levine posted a photo of himself with Grimmie on Instagram, commenting before her death was confirmed: “I’m sad, shocked and confused. We've received your submission. “I’m sad, shocked and confused,” Grimmie’s The Voice coach, Adam Levine posted on Facebook Friday night while she was still clinging to life in an Orlando hospital. Christina Grimmie shooter had no known connection to singer, police say, Shooter had no known connection to singer, police say, Orlando police official comments on shooting of US singer Christina Grimmie. YouTube star Nicole Thea has died at the age of 24, along with her unborn baby. She’s very talented and she’s worked incredibly hard; it’s a dangerous combination,” her brother, Mark Grimmie, told the newspaper at the time. “Everything went f—ing crazy. “I was in kindergarten writing songs,” she said. We are all praying hard that you can pull through this ... this just isn’t fair.”. The 21-year old began her career on YouTube and is... Post was not sent - check your email addresses! A publicist for Grimmie, Heather Walsh, said in an email early on Saturday that “we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord”. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. At age 15, she got her own YouTube channel. The Orlando police department also confirmed on its official Twitter page that Grimmie had died. Trey Eric Sesler was a 22-year-old "loner" in 2012, living with his parents in Waller, Texas and unable to find a stable job. An investigation is continuing, but police credited the singer’s brother with preventing the gunman from hurting others. 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