Rowling has paid tribute to a victim of the Orlando shooting who worked at a Harry Potter theme park.



Luis Vielma has been named as one of the 50 people killed by Omar Mateen in the mass shooting at the LGBT Pulse nightclub.

The heartbroken author shared a photo of the 22-year-old, posting that she “couldn’t stop crying” following the tragedy.

Vielma is believed to have worked as a production assistant on the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Orlando according to his Facebook page and had studied at Seminole State College of Florida.

His friend, Eddi Anderson, who had been searching for information about his friend earlier on Sunday, described him as "one of the most genuine and kind hearted people I've ever met".

Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey posted a message to staff on its Facebook page: “Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend and co-worker as a result of the horrific event in Orlando.

“Know that there are so many that stand united with you during this difficult time. You are not alone.”

They shared a post which said: “One of the victims was Luis S Vielma. He worked at Forbidden Journey. He was a Gryffindor. He was a kid. He was a human being that died for just being him.

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all victims were so young

Rip

We all do queen!

I'm also happy she is referencing Lady Gaga

RIP

Oh my god

This was my sister's friend, she worked with him at Universal.

Did she? Where?

And this is so sad, broke my heart when I saw it earlier. I wouldn't be surprised if she quietly got in contact with his family and made a donation or something. She's such a kind soul.

Heartbroken. Literally.

Just a stupid and inappropriate joke made by that member. He's talking about the tweet: 'I can't stop crying, we did it kids'. What an idiot.

RIP This is just too much. All these kids were so young, and with their whole lives ahead of them.

rest in peace

Oh I see, yeah I didn't even make that connection. How thoughtless.

I agree it is incredibly sad, still can't stop thinking about it.

she helped to so many people so yeah I would not be surprised if she does this

So sweet of her to ackowledge him.