The attack on the sidelines of Christopher Street Day in Berlin triggered deep sadness and dismay. On Saturday evening, a van drove into a crowd in Tiergarten. The perpetrator then allegedly attacked people with a bladed weapon. One woman died, 29 other people were injured. Numerous celebrities subsequently expressed themselves on social media and expressed their condolences.
Horror and grief for Herbert Grönemeyer and Tokio Hotel
Herbert Grönemeyer (70) wrote on Instagram: "In quiet sympathy and mourning with the victims and those affected, their relatives and the eyewitnesses and in dull rage about the attack on this radiant, colorful, life-affirming celebration of togetherness and love." The singer called for reflection and solidarity. "Very sad", he added.
Bill and Tom Kaulitz (36) as well as Gustav Schäfer (37) and Georg Listing (39) published a joint statement as Tokio Hotel. They expressed being "deeply shaken by the senseless act of violence" at the CSD. "Our thoughts are with all those affected, the victims, their relatives and the entire LGBTQIA+ community. For us, CSD stands for love, freedom, acceptance and the right to be yourself without fear", they wrote. The band will always stand up for these values and always stand behind their community. "Hate and violence will never be stronger than love, compassion and solidarity", they added.
Sarah Connor and Jochen Schropp were at the CSD themselves
Sarah Connor (46), who had performed at the CSD herself, also expressed her anger and grief in an Instagram post. "Disgusting and senseless this act! My deepest sympathy to the victims and relatives and all who were in the immediate vicinity", read her message, which she shared alongside a rainbow flag.
Jochen Schropp (47) and Ricarda Hofmann, who had hosted the main event at the Brandenburg Gate, also spoke out. Schropp wrote in his post: "Pride is a protest. It is political. And it stands for a promise: We will not let ourselves be pushed back into invisibility. We will not be intimidated." Hofmann wrote on Sunday: "Since yesterday my heart has felt heavy." Her thoughts were with all those affected.
No Angels: "Stunned and sad"
Jeanette Biedermann (46) also expressed her condolences and wrote: "I am incredibly angry and shocked by this deeply despicable and cruel attack on this colorful, free and joyful celebration full of love and togetherness! Infinitely sad!" She hoped that solidarity would grow and love as well as diversity would be strengthened.
The No Angels described themselves as "stunned and sad" after the attack. The band addressed the Pride and LGBTQIA+ community: "We stand by your side. For love. For diversity. For a free and safe life. Always." In addition, celebrities such as singer Maite Kelly (46), party schlager singer Mia Julia (39) and former "Prince Charming" Nicolas Puschmann (35) also mourned.
