Thousands Of Fans Held An Emotional Vigil For Mac

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Mac Miller's fans unite to pay their respects. Seeing the words ' Has Died At 26' across media headlines wasn't easy. The beloved rapper was a rare breed, near admired by all for his affable personality and respectable artistic evolution; Mac had something for everybody, from K.I.D.S. to Watching Movies, with some Delusional Thom as for good measure.

Mac Miller's grandmother joined fans mourning the late rapper in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, park that inspired his debut album on Tuesday night. The hip-hop star was found dead at his home in. Mac Miller’s hometown honored the late rapper with a touching public vigil on Tuesday night (Sept. 11).Fans flooded to Frick Blue Slide Park in Pittsburgh, which inspired the title of Miller’s.

As such, thousands of fans came in droves to pay respects, taking to Mac's childhood haunt, Blue Slide Playground, for a candlelit vigil. The event was organized by Nightfall Records, and spoke to several supporters. “I was heartbroken. I’ve been crying for like four days,” said fan Gabrielle Sherman, revealing the extent of Mac's impact.

Another fan, Johnny Rogan, spoke to the importance of rallying at Blue Slide Park, stating 'it hits home for sure. It’s just incredible to come here knowing he’s been here,” “Knowing this was such an influence on his life and knowing he’s been such a big influence of mine.” Mac Miller's grandmother was in attendance, addressing the crowd with an emotional speech. 'He would be so excited,' she said, holding back tears. 'I wish he was here, but he loves you all.

He loves Pittsburgh and everything you have done for him.' Pittsburgh returned the love in kind, painting with slide blue in Mac's honor. Rest in peace to a young icon, who had a profound impact on people from all walks of life. We'll miss you, Mac.

Photo Credit: / Getty Images Yesterday (September 11 th 2018) thousands of fans gathered at Frick’s Park Blue Slide Playground in Pittsburgh to mourn the death of 26 year-old rapper Mac Miller. Millers grandmother spoke at the Vigil telling fans how happy Mac would be to see all of them celebrating his life and legacy. 'He would be so excitedI wish he was here, but he loves you all. He loves Pittsburgh and everything you have done for him,' said Mac Miller's grandmother. Fans even passed around a petition to rename the park: 'Mac Miller.'

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S Blue Slide Park' Take a look at the videos from the vigil below: Mac Miller's grandmother speaks at a vigil held for him at Blue Slide Park in Squirrel Hill Sept. 'He loves you all, he loves Pittsburgh and everything you have done for him.' The 26-year-old passed away on Friday. — Jessie Wardarski (@JKayWardarski) Organizer estimates 22-hundred people have gathered so far at to remember the life of, and the crowd continues to grow. — David Highfield (@DavidHighfield).