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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Just moments after fans enjoyed the final song of American singer Ariana Grande’s concert at Manchester Arena on Monday, a blast detonated outside the arena. The explosion killed 22 people and wounded 59 others, 12 of them children under the age of 16.
As news of the attack spread throughout the world, celebrities, fans and friends of those who attended the concert took to social media to express their sadness, grief and heartache. Messages of love spread with the hashtag #PrayforManchester.
may all the victims rest in peace😢🙏 we love you all#PrayForManchesterpic.twitter.com/B9NYFMfJIj
— ♡ dangerous woman ♡ (@mdlnxsthtc) May 23, 2017
"so how we gonna stop the violence, stop the hurting? stop the hatred, stop the murders" #PrayForManchester ♡ pic.twitter.com/JjbpdMQobw
— IndyTheCookie.com (@indychloee) May 23, 2017
They sang one last time, one last time😪 “So one last time; I need to be the one who takes you home...” 💔#Manchesterpic.twitter.com/iGh6Z5vZ5k
— Millie Woodburne (@milliejane18) May 23, 2017
every musician feels sick & responsible tonight—shows should be safe for you. truly a worst nightmare. sending love to manchester & ari
— Lorde (@lorde) May 23, 2017
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
Sending love to everyone involved. H
Georgina Callander is the first victim of the #manchesterattack to be named. Georgina met Ariana Grande in 2015. pic.twitter.com/Wz0xa3wclH
— BBC Newsbeat (@BBCNewsbeat) May 23, 2017
RIP @emiliesatwell remember meeting her last month. Beautiful,sweet girl.She gave me the most lovely letter...at a loss 4 words😓 #manchesterpic.twitter.com/0tLRq5jsQI
— Emilie de Ravin (@emiliederavin) May 23, 2017
Look at her face. This is who they targeted. Children. Saffie Rose Roussos, 8 years old. RIP. #Manchesterhttps://t.co/CKxaf8ICHNpic.twitter.com/5VpAAFdlHt
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 23, 2017
Shortly after the attack, Facebook activated it’s safety check feature so those in the area of the explosion could let friends and family know they were safe. Others used social media to get the word out on missing friends or to offer help to those affected.
A happier ending amongst all the tragedy. I hope every other missing person is also found to be safe 🙏🏻 #Manchesterpic.twitter.com/r4ZelSGRrX
— Conor Maynard (@ConorMaynard) May 23, 2017
Am ten minutes walk away if anyone needs a bed or a safe place tonight. #ManchesterBombing#ManchesterArena
— Glen Mitchell 🌹 (@GlenMitchell1) May 22, 2017
An online book of condolence has been opened for the victims of the #ManchesterAttack#WeStandTogetherhttps://t.co/zOF4qEwnTjpic.twitter.com/oeUawuQ3jW
— BBC Newsbeat (@BBCNewsbeat) May 23, 2017
Grande herself tweeted Monday night that she felt "broken," and word later spread that the rest of her European tour may be postponed.
broken.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
Vigils were held throughout the world Tuesday, with many observing a moment of silence for the victims of the bombing.
WATCH: Queen Elizabeth leads a moment of silence for victims of the #ManchesterBombinghttps://t.co/ngAAvs8xzX
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 23, 2017
Manchester United players hold moment of silence for attack victims. https://t.co/ph9T1QCID3#ManchesterBombingpic.twitter.com/5K7XhXLIts
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 23, 2017
