Christina Grimmie
publication date: Saturday, September 3, 2016 (part of Fall 2016)
category: Music
clue: Adam Levine helped her find her voice, but it was silenced in Orlando.
explanation: Grimmie was a popular contestant on The Voice, mentored by Adam Levine (who later signed her to his label). She was murdered by a fan after an Orlando show in June 2016. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, and Jesse King
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