He killed her by shooting with a gun three times while she was signing autograph of her fans. According to TMZ, the Fulton County Medical Examiners Office confirmed that he died from high blood pressure. Please enter valid email address to continue. According to the Plaza Live Orlandos website, concealed weapons are banned from the venue and patrons are searched before they enter. ", Related: More from Carson Daly: 'We're All Still in Shock'. [91] "Invisible" is part of Grimmie's EP Side B, which was released on April 21, 2017. The inspiration for the letter came from both shootings, and Billboard's editors said the ease with which "dangerous people" can get guns is the one connection between Grimmie's murder and the Pulse shooting. "The Voice" paid tribute to Grimmie on its official Twitter page: There are no words. Try again. 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Police in the US say they do not know what motivated a gunman to kill the singer Christina Grimmie. [180] While police confirmed that the two shootings had no connection,[181] Billboard published "An Open Letter to Congress: Stop Gun Violence Now" on June 23, demanding background checks for every gun purchase and an outright ban on sales to suspected terrorists. [91][i] The foundation's purpose is to support those affected by gun violence and/or breast cancer. After an investigation, police in Orlando, Florida, were able to identify Kevin James Loibl as the shooter. 18", ". Accused Stockton Serial Killer Charged with 4 More Murders, Bringing Total to 7, N.C. 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Virginia Student Allegedly Killed 3 Members of Football Team When They Returned on Bus From School Trip, Woman 'Repeatedly' Rejected Coworker's Advances, Texted Him to Not Touch Her. After Loibl shot Grimmie, her brother, Marcus Grimmie, heroically tackled him. [133] They said Loibl would be "angry and defensive" when questioned about his obsession and before the shooting had stated he was "tired and ready to ascend". WebAdd a bio, trivia, and more. Police in Orlando, Florida, identified the man who killed singer Christina Grimmie as Kevin James Loibl, 27. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [178] An industry attorney said the extra measures are "expensive, and fans don't like it. Police believe Loibl who is from St. Petersburg, Florida traveled to Grimmies concert in Orlando Friday night specifically to shoot her. Grimmies death took place just four miles from where a gunman killed multiple people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. "The suspect traveled to Orlando apparently to commit this crime and then had plans to travel back to where he came from," Mina said. [35], On November 20, 2011, Grimmie performed at the 39th American Music Awards of 2011 pre-show alongside Taio Cruz to a special rendition of "Higher" and also won her first award. Powered by. [176][g] Video personalities including Joey Graceffa were assigned private security. [108] In her honor, she received a leaf on PETA's Tree of Life, which honors heroes for animals. On October 3, her music video for "Tell My Mama" was given its exclusive premiere on Billboard.com. After Loibl shot Grimmie, her brother, Marcus Grimmie, heroically tackled him. [186] That same month, a podcast titled Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star was released, with separate episodes all focusing on key components of her murder. Police hailed Grimmie's brother as a hero, and said he tackled the suspect, who they described as a white male with two loaded magazines and a knife. The latter was carrying She then released her debut EP, Find Me, which helped her YouTube channel reach one million subscribers. Earlier in the day, she posted an announcement on social media asking people to attend the concert. Loibl was among the fans in attendance at the concert and the meet-and-greet and while it might have been any fan's dream to meet their celebrity crush, he decided to end her life instead. The televised ceremony caused backlash among her fans, who said her name was used to promote the show, but never mentioned during the broadcast despite the inclusion of a tribute to victims of gun violence. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Side B, a follow up to Side A, was made available on Spotify and iTunes in 2017, and in June 2017, Grimmie's second and final album, All Is Vanity, was released posthumously. [1] The following day, thousands of friends and fans attended a public memorial held in Medford, New Jersey. That incident is also still under investigation. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice". WebCause of death: Murder (gunshot wounds) Resting place: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, New Jersey: Occupations: Singer; YouTuber; actress; Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. What was Kevin James Loibl's cause of death? Her favorite character was Ness, according to one article mourning her loss. [194] In their lawsuit, the Grimmie family alleged that the defendants had "failed to take adequate security measures to ensure the safety of the performers and the attendees at the concert venue." As Grimmie signed [32], She released an EP entitled Find Me, on June 14, 2011. Read about our approach to external linking. On Disney.com, she starred in the web show Power Up: with Christina Grimmie, which ran from March 29, 2012, until June 5, 2012. ", "We thought at first they were balloons but then security started running all over the place yelling at people to get out because someone has a gun and someone is shooting. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Christina Victoria Grimmie (March 12, 1994 June 10, 2016) was an American singer and YouTuber. The Just a Dream singer later became a household name after competing on The Voice in 2014 for Adam Levine's team. In 2014, Grimmie was a contestant on season six of The Voice, where she finished third, coached by Maroon 5s Adam Levine. Please come out! She's very talented and she's worked incredibly hard it's a dangerous combination," he said. [115] After her performance ended at 10:00p.m. local time, Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. [32] The album was released independently and debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US. She also writes about "Saturday Night Live" and other pop culture news. The fundraiser reads: Christina Grimmie was such a gift to this world and loved by many. Unparalleled was the love from her parents and brother who moved across the country to support their daughter in achieving her musical dreams. Family members linked to this person will appear here. You will be missed #RIPChristina pic.twitter.com/nK5GZ7pRR8, Riley McDonough (@rileymcdonough) June 11, 2016. @TheRealGrimmie what an amazing performance tonight on @NBCTheVoice so proud of how far you have come. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [96] In 2021, Grimmie's family released her original song "Back to Life", along with 3 remixes. [98][99], Grimmie was a light-lyric soprano, with a range spanning three octaves and three notes. Nora Loibl died at their St. Petersburg home in 2010 of an aspirin overdose, which was ruled accidental. See you again#RIPChristina, Tonight we lost a singer, friend, daughter, sister, etc in the beautiful Christina Grimmie. But it has become increasingly apparent to police from an examination of Loibl's cell phone and computer records, that singer Christina Grimmie was murdered because of her outspoken Christian faith. He was a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, a little over 100 miles west of Orlando. No time. The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour in 2014. Very little information was available about Loibl on Saturday night. He didnt seem up for a conversation whatsoever, and he was kinda he just kept looking around and was moving his body. The shooter who fatally shotChristina Grimmie was identified as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl, Orlando police announced on Twitter Saturday afternoon. Julie Mazziotta is the Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and Tom Brady. Police said that during the struggle, Loible shot and killed himself. [150] Before You Exit, with whom Grimmie had performed before the shooting, tweeted, "Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. Grimmie was shot to death after giving a concert in Orlando on Friday night. This is an undated photo of Loibl from the Orlando police. Loibl was armed with two guns and a hunting knife when he shot Grimmie dead, according to the Orlando Police Department. Detectives were searching the suspect's cell phone and social media accounts looking for clues as to a motive, Mina said, but they weren't aware of any history of stalking of Grimmie by the suspect. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Levine said he and his wife "are absolutely devastated and heartbroken" by Grimmie's death. She was just 19 when she auditioned with Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" and chose Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine as her coach. 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