Stars pay tribute to The Voice star Grimmie

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The Voice coach Adam Levine posted a picture of himself with Grimmie on Instagram, asking fans to pray for her.Image source, Instagram

Adam Levine, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato have been sharing photos and tweeting their sadness over the death of The Voice star Christina Grimmie's death.

The 22-year-old singer was shot dead as she signed autographs after a gig in Orlando, Florida.

She was a contestant on the American version of The Voice in 2014.

The Voice tweeted their sadness over Grimmie's death , external

All four coaches - including Usher, Shakira, and Blake Shelton - turned their chair for her but she chose Adam Levine.

She was also supported by Justin Bieber.

Adam Levine posted a picture with Grimmie on Instagram, external

Grimmie came third on The Voice and signed to Island Records.

She was dropped by the label in 2015 but continued to make music and released her second EP "Side A" in February 2016 with four songs on it.

Demi Lovato tweeted that her thoughts are prayers are with Christina's family, external

Lady Gaga tweeted that she was heartbroken over Grimmie's death , external

Before The Voice she was known for covers of Justin Bieber and Nelly on her YouTube channel and had millions of views.

YouTuber Tyler Oakley tweeted that the news was heartbreaking , external

Nick Jonas posted a picture on Instagram with Grimmie, external

The band she was singing with at the gig Before You Exit tweeted their condolences.

The band she was singing with Before You Exit tweeted their condolences., external

Just hours before her death, Grimmie posted her last video on Twitter asking fans to come and see her perform.

Grimmie posted a video on Twitter just hours before her gig in Orlando asking fans to come and see her perform , external

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