Ariana left ‘broken’ by concert horror as celebrities tell of sorrow
POP star Ariana Grande said she was “broken” following the bomb attack at her Manchester concert. The US singer, 23, was not hurt in the atrocity, when a suicide bomber struck moments after she left the stage on Monday evening. She has reportedly put the rest of her European tour on hold and is “hysterical” according to friends. In a tweet yesterday, the superstar said: “Broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so, so sorry. I don’t have words.” Her management team, Scooter Braun Projects, said they had been left heartbroken by the incident and praised the actions of Manchester’s emergency
services. A spokesman said: “Words cannot express our sorrow for the victims and families harmed in this senseless attack. We mourn the lives of children and loved ones taken by this cowardly act.”
The singer will now reschedule the rest of her European tour, including her show in London tomorrow.
Sources said she is “in hysterics” and incapable of performing.
Meanwhile, a host of celebrities have sent condolences to the families of the dead and injured following the atrocity.
Among those tweeting messages of support were the Rolling Stones, US singers Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Cher, One Direction star Harry Styles and Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker.
Former England football captain David Beckham, a legend at Manchester United, posted on Facebook: “Heartbreaking news from Manchester. What has happened truly saddens me. My thoughts are with all those that have been affected by this tragedy.”
Manchester native and Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher said: “In total shock and absolutely devastated about what’s gone down in Manchester. Sending love and light to all the families involved.”
Veteran rockers The Rolling Stones tweeted that they were “deeply shocked” to hear of the “appalling events”.
One Direction’s Harry Styles tweeted: “I’m heartbroken over what happened tonight. Sending love to everyone involved. H”.
And former band mate Liam Payne added: “To see what has happened in Manchester makes me really sad. My thoughts are with those that are experiencing such tragedy at this time x”. His girlfriend Cheryl said she was “absolutely sickened” by the “senseless” attack.
Meanwhile Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook told of his relief that his daughter was not hurt at the concert.
He wrote: “My daughter made it home safe from Ariana Grande last night. My heart goes out to all parents and those involved. Manchester stay strong.”