Everyone is just running all over the place," said Martin, who traveled to see to the concert from Brunswick, Georgia. This is a developing story. [38] Grimmie was the special musical guest performing her hit song "Advice" on Disney Channel's So Random!, which premiered on December 11, 2011. The 27-year-old traveled to The Plaza Live theater in Orlando Friday night with the intention of shooting the ex-"Voice" contestant, according to Orlando Police ChiefJohn Mina. See you again#RIPChristina, Tonight we lost a singer, friend, daughter, sister, etc in the beautiful Christina Grimmie. Death By Fame: A Singer and a Stalker features the case of Christina Grimmie, who authorities said was murdered by Kevin James Loibl. The lead single was expected to be released in July 2014, with the album following later in the year. [8] She had an older brother, Marcus (who served as Christina's road manager during her performances). Mina also praised Marcus for tackling Loibl, as he may have harmed others. Along with losing nearly 50 pounds, he also underwent Lasik eye surgery, had his teeth whitened, and got hair implants, according to CNN. In an August 2015 interview with Page Six, Grimmie explained that she had put her career ahead of a boyfriend. In 2014, she was a contestant on the US version of The Voice. The scene after the shooting. Lil Wayne also offered to sign her to his label, Young Money Entertainment. Grimmie's family was also allowed to move forward on claims of "negligent infliction of emotional distress". Up to 100 people were at the concert, but only a handful remained at the venue when the shooting happened, officials said. Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. [5], Christina Victoria Grimmie was born to Tina (nee Milos; 1959 - 2018)[6] and Albert Grimmie (1958)[citation needed]in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jersey, on March 12, 1994. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. He died at the scene. Police did not release the attacker's identity, but said he had traveled to Orlando from his home somewhere else in Florida. He killed her during her concert in Orlando, United States. Her brother, Marcus, tackled Loibl to the ground, and Loibl Powered by. GREAT NEWS! The singers brother Mark Grimmie tackled Loibl, but Loibl shot and killed The police statement reads, The investigation is in its preliminary stages. According to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check, Loibl had no criminal history in the state. [164], On June 11, a GoFundMe was created by Grimmie's manager to cover funeral costs and expenses for the Grimmie family, raising over $170,000 in two days and surpassing its goal of $4,000. "Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely," he said. [22], Grimmie was homeschooled for her junior year of high school in 2010. The venue was first opened as a movie theater in 1963 and became known for playing the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. [96] In 2021, Grimmie's family released her original song "Back to Life", along with 3 remixes. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The Christina Grimmie Foundation was officially launched in April. Loibl killed the 22-year-old singer when she signed autographs after a concert in Orlando, Florida, on June 10, 2016. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Kevin James Loibl I found on Findagrave.com. [32], She released an EP entitled Find Me, on June 14, 2011. The Just a Dream singer later became a household name after competing on The Voice in 2014 for Adam Levine's team. Cops in Orlando confirmed around 3 a.m. on June 11 that Grimmie had died after being shot at the Plaza Live venue in the city. It is unclear if Loibl planned on killing himself after he shot Grimmie but he was found with two handguns, two loaded magazines, and a hunting knife, according to Mina. She then opened for Gomez during the North American leg of her Stars Dance Tour,[47] performing songs from her debut album With Love, which was released on August 6, 2013. Check back for details. Police said in a Saturday morning press conference that he likely was a deranged fan. The shooter who fatally shotChristina Grimmie was identified as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl, Orlando police announced on Twitter Saturday afternoon. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. [135], Dozens of artists and other celebrities took to social media in response to Grimmie's death. Ms Grimmie first came to prominence as a teenager for her renditions of hit songs, amassing a huge following on YouTube. Loibl, who worked at a Florida Best Buy, had a hair transplant, lasek eye surgery and even became a vegan in order to make himself more appealing to Grimmie, reports TMZ. (Getty). Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. "It was horrifying," he told the Sentinel. 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Unparalleled was the love from her parents and brother who moved across the country to support their daughter in achieving her musical dreams. The gossip site also says that he vowed to make the singer his wife. She opted for Adam Levine after he told her that she had the potential to be a "huge star" due to her voice and stage presence. [76] The music video was released on Grimmie's channel and Disney's YouTube channel. [81], On July 2, 2015, she released her third single, "Shrug". Resend Activation Email. Christina Grimmie was shot while she was signing autographs after the concert, Loibl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said, Ms Grimmie, seen here at an animal rescue benefit last year in New York, was known for her love of animals, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. [187] After the Jacksonville Landing shooting occurred in August 2018, BBC News compared Grimmie's murder with it, along with other shootings that had occurred in Florida. Despite the fame, she never forgot where she came from, which is why she would often take the time to sign autographs and meet with fans as she did on that fatal night at The Plaza. Her official cause of death was "gunshot wounds of head and chest". Loibl's phone was encrypted, and the hard drive from his computer had been destroyed. "[48] In January 2014, Grimmie appeared on an episode of the podcast Shane and Friends; Dawson was a friend of Grimmie's. [174] Some singers in Las Vegasincluding Cali Tucker, another season six contestant on The Voicewere given escorts after their performances. WebKevin James Loibl (Christina Victoria Grimmie) was born on 10 March, 1989 in St. Petersburg, FL, is an American singer. "This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence.". At 10:24 p.m., she was shot by 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl after initially opening her arms to give him a hug. That incident is also still under investigation. You can email [emailprotected] if you have anything to share. She also writes about "Saturday Night Live" and other pop culture news. Starts at 7:30!? On Friday night, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended by 150 fans. ", "Christina Grimmie Performs 'How to Love', "Exclusive: DeStorm, Christina Grimmie, Karmin Get AMA Honors", "Selena Gomez and the Scene Star in New Xbox Kinect Commercial With Christina Grimmie", "Christina Grimmie Performs On 'So Random! [127] He did not appear to know Grimmie personally; nor did Grimmie know him. [105] On September 2, 2018, Grimmie's mother Tina Grimmie died at the age of 59 after a "courageous and brave battle with breast cancer". [15], Grimmie began posting videos to her YouTube channel in 2009 at age 15, under the username of zeldaxlove64. Grimmie, a native of Marlton, New Jersey, came in third place on Season 6 of "The Voice," NBC's singing competition, which aired in 2014. The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour in 2014. What a light has been taken from the world. Grimmie released her second EP, Side A, in 2016. "It was chaos.". The singer was 22 years old. ", "She really was special," he said. The show ended around 10 p.m. on June 10. 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The judge stated that the suit did not make enough of a distinction between the concert promoter and the venue owner. Read about our approach to external linking. [77][78] It was also promoted on the official channel. 'The Voice' alum Christina Grimmie shot, killed after her concert, Carson Daly: 'Still in shock' over Christina Grimmie's death, Orlando PD: Suspect came to shoot Grimmie, More from Carson Daly: 'We're All Still in Shock'. On May 27, 2015, Grimmie was revealed as the winner of the contest, securing her spot to open the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival in September. Did you witness anything? Loibl, 27, traveled from St. Petersburg to "Almost immediately, her brother Marcus Grimmie tackled the suspect," Orlando Police Chief John Mina told reporters Saturday. Shakira deemed her high register "out of this world. A witness said multiple shots were fired. Grimmie had made a four-part video series for Side A comprising "The Ballad of Jessica Blue"; in July 2016, Brian Teefey announced that the videos would debut via Billboard then be featured on her YouTube channel. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. It received over 25,000 shares through social media;[165] however, soon after, Adam Levine offered to pay for all expenses. 1 on Social 50 Chart; Snoop's 'Wet' Rise; Christina Grimmie YouTube Phenom", "YouTube Star Christina Grimmie Hits Three New Charts", "MAJOR UPDATE! On June 10, 2016, Grimmie, a 2014 finalist on the NBC show The Voice, performed at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. "Deception" debuted on August 25; "Without Him" on September 1. [195] According to court records, on December 3, 2019, Grimmie's family voluntarily dismissed the case.[196]. "This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. [90], On February 17, 2017, Grimmie's family released the posthumous single "Invisible". Loibl was armed with two guns and a hunting knife when he shot Grimmie dead, according to the Orlando Police Department. [27] The new single from the album, "Clich", was released on March 16, 2015. A post shared by Adam Levine (@adamlevine) on Jun 10, 2016 at 11:35pm PDT. They credited the singer's brother with preventing the gunman from hurting others. [121] An autopsy was performed the following day, on June 11, which concluded that Grimmie had been shot three times: once in the head and twice in the chest. That would be speculation, but thats what its looking like, said Orlando police chief John Mina. Police identified Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg as the shooter in singer Christina Grimmie's death. By her death, she had an amazing 3.2 million YouTube subscribers. The Sentinel reports that the police investigation will focus on Loibls computer and phone as detectives try to put together a motive for the crime. Loibl, who worked [50] During the Blind Auditions, she performed Miley Cyrus's hit song "Wrecking Ball". Were at The Plaza Live. On October 3, her music video for "Tell My Mama" was given its exclusive premiere on Billboard.com. [173] Management asked Orlando police to help evaluate the club's security. Grimmie's brother, Marcus, immediately tackled the gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle, police said. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Thanks for your help! or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [37] Grimmie also appeared in a commercial for Doritos that same month. Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Try again later. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. She was previously an Associate Editor for the Health vertical for six years, and prior to joining PEOPLE worked at Health Magazine. [83], On February 21, 2016, Grimmie released her second EP, titled Side A, which consisted of four songs. "Shortly after that, the suspect killed himself.". "[172], The Plaza Live reopened four days after the shooting, paying tribute to Grimmie. She's very talented and she's worked incredibly hard - it's a dangerous combination," her brother told the newspaper at the time. #RipChristina pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr, NBC's Carson Daly, host of "The Voice," told TODAY that Grimmie was "such an incredible talent and incredible person. That same year, she took on an acting role, making her first and only motion picture appearance in The Matchbreaker. 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Failed to delete memorial. Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. Specifically: Cremation Care Center, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185183860/kevin-james-loibl. I wanted to sound just like her, I wrote songs that kinda sounded like something she would do." Update information for Kevin James Loibl . Christina's brother, Mark Grimmie, tackled Loibl but he was able to shoot himself before being detained. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [168], Grimmie's death led to calls for increased security at performing arts venues,[169] and also created a discussion about gun control and mental health. The gossip site also says that there were no red flags associated with him. Here is a statement I just received from The Plaza Live on the Christina Grimmie shooting. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Year should not be greater than current year. All four coaches, Adam Levine, Usher, Shakira, and Blake Shelton, "turned their chairs" for her. During the struggle, the suspect shot himself. A spokeswoman said all events at The Plaza Live had been suspended until further notice. Detectives planned to meet with Grimmie's family later Saturday. [82] Grimmie returned to The Voice for season 9, to promote Kohl's fashion. The official cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds to her head and chest. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. While Dan Erickson, a neighbor of Loibls family, said he seldom saw the shooter, reports the Tampa Bay Times. Authorities identified Kevin James Loibl, a 27-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida, as the shooter who fatally shot former The Voice contestant Christina Grimmie Learn more about managing a memorial . (Screengrab via WESH). It is difficult to find motive in the insane ravings of a madman like Kevin James Loibl. Loibl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Other people have been issuing messages of support for Marcus Grimmie, including a survivor of the 2012 It was her third such nomination. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [17] Grimmie stated that she began a musical YouTube channel so that people could connect with her music,[18] and because her friend persuaded her to post her videos on the popular video-sharing website. The shooting happened inside the venue as about 120 concertgoers crowded around Grimmie for a chance to meet her and buy merchandise. [40] A stripped version of Grimmie's original song "Find Me" was released on ITunes in June 2012,[41] and reached the front page later in July. I am so heartbroken. [8] Grimmie had cited her mother, a three-time breast cancer survivor, as a major inspiration for her musical career. Grimmie had been a featured performer at VidCon, and its June 2016 event in. [142] The following morning she wrote, "My heart is absolutely broken. The gunman who killed former "The Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie and then fatally shot himself was identified by police Saturday as Kevin James Loibl, a 27 Police identified Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg as the shooter in singer Christina Grimmie's death. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. This is an undated photo of Loibl from the Orlando police. What a light has been taken from the world. As CNN points out, the police report for the singer's murder does not cite a definitive motive from Loibl, but it [107] She also worked with PETA to promote pet adoption, after adopting a dog in 2014. This campaign was created by her management team and donations will be given to the family to help during this trying time. She was signed with Island Records for a short time before being dropped. [150] Before You Exit, with whom Grimmie had performed before the shooting, tweeted, "Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Orlando police said that there are not metal detectors and that people are searched by hand. [153][154], Many YouTubers made tribute videos for Grimmie,[155][156][157] and on June 17, a montage of clips featuring Grimmie titled "In Loving Memory Of Christina Grimmie" was posted on her official YouTube channel, which gained upwards of 2.5 million views and 33,000 comments in the first four days. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "We believe he came here to commit this crime.". On June 10, 2016, Grimmie was fatally shot while signing autographs following a concert performance at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. She then released her debut EP, Find Me, which helped her YouTube channel reach one million subscribers. In the months leading up to her death, his obsession with her grew to the point where he even believed that they could be in a relationship together. Death 10 Jun 2016 (aged 27) Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA. After a struggle with the singer's brother, Loibl shot himself dead. The concert ended around 10 p.m., and Grimmie was shot as she signed autographs for fans at a merchandise table in The Plaza Live concert venue. "[143] Gomez also tearfully dedicated her performance of Hillsong's "Transfiguration" to Grimmie's memory at her Miami concert the following night on June 11,[144] and then canceled a meet-and-greet scheduled to take place that night, citing fear and grief. Police said that the attack was premeditated but a motive was never released, according to The New York Times. [12][13][14] Her father noticed Grimmie's talent for singing when she was six years old,[15] and she started playing the piano at age 10. based on information from your browser. ', "Christina Grimmie's Final YouTube Video is a Beautiful Montage of Her Most Inspiring Moments", "Christina Grimmie Will Join Selena On Her 'Stars Dance' Tour! Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [27] As her popularity grew on YouTube, Grimmie was discovered in 2011 by Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey; Teefey and her husband Brian soon became Grimmie's managers. "I'm done being surprised by cool things she does. In some, he plays guitar while Grimmie sings and plays piano. 5 on the iTunes Electronic Charts. Her videos on YouTube have garnered millions of views. We love you so much Grimmie. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Detectives were scouring his cellphone and computer to find a motive for the killing. He also reportedly had travel accommodations to and from the Orlando concert. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. At 20 years old? Her favorite character was Ness, according to one article mourning her loss. [118][a], Grimmie was on the floor and bleeding from the head; after CPR was performed on her, 9-1-1 was called and she was taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition with gunshot wounds;[119][b] she was pronounced dead just before 11:00p.m. local time. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. [43][44][45][46] By April 2013, Grimmie's channel had more than 375 million views and two million subscribers. WebKevin James Loibl Birth 10 Mar 1989. He killed her by shooting with a gun three times while she was signing autograph of her fans. The singer had opened for the band Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He also looked like he wanted to be by himself. She then described Loibls turn to meet Grimmie and said the singer embraced him with open arms, like she would with all of her fans. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in 2014 that Grimmie moved to Los Angeles two years earlier after joining Selena Gomez on tour. The gunman who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie has been named as Kevin Loibl, 27. After she reached two million subscribers, she released her debut studio album, With Love (2013). For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Kevin Loibl: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. On Disney.com, she starred in the web show Power Up: with Christina Grimmie, which ran from March 29, 2012, until June 5, 2012. [116] As witnesses fled the scene, Loibl was tackled by Grimmie's brother, and the men scuffled. WebCause of death: Murder (gunshot wounds) Resting place: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, New Jersey: Occupations: Singer; YouTuber; actress; Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. She died early Saturday. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 18", ". She toured for six weeks with Selena Gomez & the Scene opening for them in the We Own the Night Tour. Afterward, she met up with her fans, signed autographs, and sold Grimmie was an also an avid gamer in the Super Mario Brother Smash community. [129], Police did not offer a motive,[d] but said that Loibl had shown an "unhealthy and unrealistic infatuation" with the singer and tried to make himself more physically attractive for her through weight loss, hair plugs, teeth whitening and eye surgery. Clmence Michallon reports on her death and its aftermath . Mina said they were looking into his phone and computer for further information. The Christina Grimmie Animal Medical Fund was created in her honor, and she posthumously won the "Impact Award" from the industry for her animal rights activism. [98][99], Grimmie was a light-lyric soprano, with a range spanning three octaves and three notes. Hours before the shooting, Grimmie had posted the above video to Twitter asking her fans to come out and see the show. 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