Christina Grimmie

Christina Victoria Grimmie was an American YouTuber, singer, songwriter, and actress

Rise to fame
Christina lived in New Jersey with her parents and older brother. Christina’s love of music was evident by age four. By age ten, she played the piano. In her early teens, she began posting videos on YouTube, interpreting the songs of other artists, and her voice and personality gained a loyal following.

During her fame, she opened for Selena Gomez on two consecutive U.S. tours, and performing on numerous tours overseas. Back in the U.S., Christina was broadcast to the masses, making it into the final three on NBC’s “The Voice”. Continuing to sing, write, and perform, she also did volunteer work and always stayed connected to her fans.

Tragic Death
On Friday, June 10, Christina was doing a meet-and-greet, signing autographs and selling merchandise. A fan named Kevin James Loibl came up to her. Christina opened her arms to Loibl as he approached. But instead of a hug, he shoots her in the head and torso. Grimmie’s brother Marcus tackled Kevin James Loibl immediately after Christina was hit, and the gunman fatally shot himself. Christina is pronounced dead after midnight.