Anderson Cooper tears up listing the names of the Orlando victims

"I think it's important that you hear their names."
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While listing the names of the Orlando victims on Monday night, Anderson Cooper struggled to keep it together through the segment.

"They are more than a list of names," he said. "They are people who loved and were loved. They are people who had families and friends and dreams."



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Cooper shared the names, ages and backgrounds of 48 out of 49 victims who died during the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub on Saturday.

"I think it's important that you hear their names."

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