'We must unite as humans': Lady Gaga breaks down at vigil in memory of the Orlando shooting victims

By Michelle Ganney For Dailymail.com

Published: 01:11 EST, 14 June 2016 | Updated: 23:43 EST, 14 June 2016

The nation was rocked by the brutal shooting that took 49 lives on early Sunday morning in Orlando.

As part of the outpouring of rage for the tragic event and in solidarity with the families and friends of the victims a vigil was held in Los Angeles outside of City hall with Lady Gaga in attendance.

The 30-year-old singer broke down as she spoke at the gathering held on Monday, just one day after the horrific event.

Emotional: Lady Gaga attended a vigil in memory of the victims one day after the mass shooting which took at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, outside City Hall in Los Angeles

She tweeted to her 60.2 million followers:

'Ignore voices that aim to divide us, this only leads to more violence between people. We must unite as humans, where we are all the same.'

Lady Gaga looked solemn and emotional as she spoke at the vigil.

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Powerful words: She tweeted this to her 60.2 million followers

Powerful words: She tweeted this to her 60.2 million followers

Breaking down: The blonde couldn't keep her emotions in during the gathering

Breaking down: The blonde couldn't keep her emotions in during the gathering

Having hope: It was a spiritual and emotional moment for the ARTPOP singer

Having hope: It was a spiritual and emotional moment for the ARTPOP singer

Paying her respects: She wore a rainbow pin in a simple black T-shirt
Grief: She seemed genuinely devastated by the travesty

Tearful: Gaga's grief was worn on her sleeve as she let tears roll down her face

Showing her support: Lady Gaga looked solemn and emotional as she sang at the vigil

Showing her support: Lady Gaga looked solemn and emotional as she sang at the vigil

She read some of the names of the victims during the Los Angeles Rally and Vigil on Monday.

Ever since the news broke the famous singer has been doing everything she can to help.

She tweeted after the tragedy:

Moment of silence: She joined with the masses in a moment of silence and reflection 

Moment of silence: She joined with the masses in a moment of silence and reflection 

A tragedy: She read some of the names of the victims during the Los Angeles Rally and Vigil on Monday

A tragedy: She read some of the names of the victims during the Los Angeles Rally and Vigil on Monday

Devastated: 'It's a traumatizing and emotional time for many people. I dream of the world reflecting on what we can do to change this violence #Orlando'

Devastated: 'It's a traumatizing and emotional time for many people. I dream of the world reflecting on what we can do to change this violence #Orlando'

One of many: Vigils, rallies and marches are being held around the country Monday for the victims of the deadly attack

One of many: Vigils, rallies and marches are being held around the country Monday for the victims of the deadly attack

'It's a traumatizing and emotional time for many people. I dream of the world reflecting on what we can do to change this violence #Orlando.'

Vigils, rallies and marches are being held around the country Monday for the victims of the deadly attack.

The tragic event is the worst in modern U.S. history.

Sad news: The tragic event is the worst in modern U.S. history

Sad news: The tragic event is the worst in modern U.S. history

Come together: Meanwhile, thousands gathered in Orlando Monday night to mourn

Come together: Meanwhile, thousands gathered in Orlando Monday night to mourn

Paying their respects: All around America people are holding vigils to remember the 49 killed

Paying their respects: All around America people are holding vigils to remember the 49 killed

The gunman has been identified as Omar Mateen who killed as many as 30 people inside the bathroom.

Meanwhile, thousands gathered in Orlando Monday night to mourn, remember and pay respect to the 49 people killed in the brutal attack on the gay nightclub in the city on Sunday morning, each one symbolized by a bell toll at the end of the event.

Coming together on the lawn outside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the crowds heard from Muslim, LGBT and Latino community leaders, and those affected by Sunday morning's attack. 

Unity: Coming together on the lawn outside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the crowds heard from Muslim, LGBT and Latino community leaders, and those affected by Sunday morning's attack

Unity: Coming together on the lawn outside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the crowds heard from Muslim, LGBT and Latino community leaders, and those affected by Sunday morning's attack

Spread love: Lady Gaga has voiced that the only way to react is with love and support

Spread love: Lady Gaga has voiced that the only way to react is with love and support

Joining forces: People all around America are paying their respects to the innocent victims

Joining forces: People all around America are paying their respects to the innocent victims

Making a speech: It seemed hard for the musician to get through her words without crying

Making a speech: It seemed hard for the musician to get through her words without crying

Breaking down: She experienced breaks in her speech because she had a lump in her throat

Breaking down: She experienced breaks in her speech because she had a lump in her throat

Addressing the crowds: Gaga took time out of her hectic schedule to be in attendance

Addressing the crowds: Gaga took time out of her hectic schedule to be in attendance

 

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