Sir Paul McCartney drapes rainbow flag around him during emotional tribute to Orlando shooting victims

Tribute: Paul McCartney shows his support for the Orlando shooting victims
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Jennifer Ruby15 June 2016
The Weekender

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Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the Orlando shooting victims on stage in Berlin.

The former Beatle showed his support and solidarity for the 49 men and women who were shot and killed at gay nightclub Pulse on Sunday during his concert on Tuesday night.

Met by a cheering crowd, the 73-year-old walked out on stage for his encore carrying a huge rainbow flag.

Holding it up for his fans to see, McCartney shouted: “We stand together with Orlando.”

The music icon later draped the flag around him as he performed for the audience at Berlin’s Waldbühne.

McCartney is just one of a number of high profile stars who have spoken out in support of the victims following Sunday morning’s horrific attack.

Lady Gaga paid tribute to those who lost their lives during a vigil in Los Angeles on Monday, while Adele broke down on stage during her concert in Antwerp.

McCartney also paid tribute to former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 72.

In a statement, he said: “I was very sad to hear that Henry McCullough, our great Wings guitarist, passed away today.

“He was a pleasure to work with, a super-talented musician with a lovely sense of humour.

“The solo he played on 'My Love' was a classic that he made up on the spot in front of a live orchestra. Our deepest sympathies from my family to his."

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