Thousands gather around the world to remember Orlando massacre victims as Lady Gaga breaks down in tears during tribute
LGBT, Muslim and Latino leaders stand shoulder-to-shoulder to mourn the loss of the 49 people killed in Pulse nightclub
LADY Gaga broke down in tears as she gave an emotional tribute to those killed in the Orlando terror attack at a heartbreaking vigil last night.
Speaking at a Los Angeles vigil, the singer broke down in floods of tears as she read the names of the 49 killed in Pulse nightclub.
Thousands had gathered to pay respects to the victims of the homophobic attack outside City Hall in California.
After the emotional vigil the star tweeted: "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."
Millions of people gathered around the world to pay respects to those killed in the horror attack on Sunday morning, the worst America has seen since 9/11.
Thousands got together outside the Dr. Phillips centre for Performing Arts in Orlando to mourn those murdered at Pulse nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.
LGBT, Muslim and Latino leaders stood shoulder-to-shoulder with nightclub staff in an emotional tribute to the dead.
The Orlando tribute was one of many held across America.
Speaking at the event, Orange County Mayor Theresa Jacobs said: "I am so proud of you today - for being here for not being afraid.
"But I shouldn't be surprised because you have spent a lifetime waiting for this moment - this moment to show who you are, and who we are as a community.
"'This act will not define us. What will define us is how we respond."
Muhammad Musri, imam of a prominent mosque in the area, for all in the Muslim community to “stand up and deal with this cancer” of Islamist radicalism.
Brunhilde Vega, one of many who came to pay respects, said the attack should not be twisted into arguments about gun control or Islam.
She said: "It was homophobia. Last year we reached federal marriage equality and now we're here?
"And now we're like 25 steps backwards."
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Omar Mateen stormed Pulse nightclub armed with an assault rifle and handgun at around 2am on Sunday morning.
He shot the doorman before getting caught up in a shootout with an off-duty police officer.
Mateen, 29, then opened fire on revellers before taking around 30 hostage in a bathroom.
Only one of the hostages survived the attack, while police took three hours to burst through the nightclub wall.
Most of those murdered in the attack were Latinos.
Barbara Poma and Ron Legler, founders of Pulse club stepped up to the stage to promise that they would restore the club's promise to be a place of safety for the LGBT community.
Legler caught the crowd up in a chant of "Peace! Love! Pulse!" and invited the audience to engage in a group hug with their neighbours.
Pulse manager Neema Bahrami shouted "We will not be defeated" and led the crowd in a chant of "We are here to stay!"
Vigils were held in America, Hong Kong, Australia, France and many other countries.
Landmarks across the world lit up with rainbow colours in tribute to those killed from the LGBT community.
Thousands of people packed into the streets of Old Compton Street in the heart of Soho, London for a minute's silence to remember the victims.
Banners reading "love wins" marked the defiant attitude, while couples stood hand-in-hand across the globe.
Prince William and Kate paid their respects to the Orlando victims at the US embassy in London today.
The royal couple made a surprise visit to the embassy to show solidarity with the 49 people killed.
They signed a condolence book that has been opened at the embassy in the wake of the attack.
William wrote: "With our deepest condolences and with our thoughts and prayers to all those affected."
Kate signed "Catherine" next to her husband's message.
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