Adam Levine offers to pay funeral expense for Christina Grimmie
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EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, New Jersey — Pop star Adam Levine has offered to pay the funeral expenses for singer Christina Grimmie gunned down after a Florida concert.
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Levine mentored Grimmie when she finished third on NBC’s “The Voice” two years ago.
Spokeswoman Carleen Donovan confirmed Monday that Levine made the offer.
Grimmie’s New Jersey hometown will hold a candlelight vigil Monday night to honor the 22-year-old killed Friday night as she signed autographs after a show in Orlando.
Article continues after this advertisementThe YouTube star lived in Evesham, a small community about 20 miles from Philadelphia, before moving to Los Angeles in 2012.
Article continues after this advertisementA motive for the shooting hasn’t been determined.
READ: Florida police seek motive for killing of Christina Grimmie
Authorities say she apparently had no personal connection to the man who shot her. The gunman fatally shot himself after being tackled by her brother.
