Celebrities React to the Tragic Murder of Heather Heyer
Heather Heyer's life is being celebrated all across social media after she was murdered while standing up to racism and counter-protesting the hatred that was taking place at the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday (August 12).
Since her death, several celebrities have taken to social media to extend their condolences and spread her message of positivity.
Heyer, a 32-year-old paralegal, met her fate when a car aimlessly drove into a crowd of counter-protesters. The man behind the wheel, James Fields Jr., has been charged with second degree murder.
Her last public Facebook post showed a powerful message: "If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention."
Take a look at what her mother, Susan Bro, had to say about her death below:
We send our heartfelt condolences to Heather's friends and family during this time of loss.
See reactions from famous faces like Killer Mike, Janelle Monáe, Yvette Nicole Brown and more below:
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