In the social media, celebrities and artists describe how they experienced the terror attack in Vienna and send love to Austria.
After the terror attack in downtown Vienna on Monday evening, Austria is in shock: four dead, a dozen, some seriously injured, and one unsettled city, according to the preliminary results. Numerous artists and celebrities responded to the act on social media.
Cathy Lugner (30) sent prayers to Vienna on Instagram. Her ex, Richard Lugner (88), told RTL from a restaurant during the attack: "We are in a bar, now in a back room, and in the street in front the window is such that no terrorist would think of it that there is still something going on. "
Opera singer Anna Netrebko (49) also saw the event live. From her roof terrace, she posted an Instagram story on Monday evening, in which she said that a neighbor could even watch the shooting. "We're all fine," said the artist.
Actress Ursula Strauss (46, "Revenche") posted a white heart on a black background on Instagram. Her colleague Michael Niavarani (52, "The Mamba") opted for the picture of a burning candle on his Facebook page. The German comedian Aurel Mertz (31), who studied in Vienna, also sends love to Austria. "I hope you stay brave and Vienna won't let that get you down."
Drag queen Tamara Mascara (32) writes on Instagram: "What a scary and sad night." The singer Virginia Ernst (29) posted a black tile with the words: "I can't even put it into words. I'm speechless."
Of course, numerous politicians also commented on the attack. Chancellor Angela Merkel (66) was shocked and pledged sympathy and solidarity: "Islamist terror is our common enemy. The fight against these murderers and their instigators is our common fight."