Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen DeGeneres and more react to the Orlando shooting

50 people were killed and 53 injured during a shootout at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida early on Sunday.

The massacre was the deadliest mass shooting in US history, and has left the world in shock.

Hollywood celebs took to social media to express their distress following the tragic event.

Ellen DeGeneres had only one word to sum up her feelings

The Oscar winner asked everyone to stand in solidarity

Kim sent love and prayers

Ricky Martin boldly channelled gay pride

JK Rowling dedicated a tweet to one of the victims

The singer was heartbroken at the news

Humanity lost?

Like most, the How I Met Your Mother star was at a loss for words

Enrique prayed for the LGBT community

Chris Rock chose the opportunity to raise an important issue

The King Kong actress shared a picture on Instagram

Hamilton actor gave a powerful speech at the Tony Awards