‘RIP Gina my angel’

AN 18-year-old college student was the first of the dead to be named following the terror attack at Manchester Arena.

Georgina Bethany Callander, an Ariana Grande superfan, was enjoying the concert with her friends at the time of the blast.

Her friends, the college where she was studying, and celebrities have paid tribute to the teen who died after the explosion while in hospital. Daisy Gill, who was at the concert with her, posted a photograph of them and wrote on Twitter: “Rest in piece Gina my angel, we were both having such an incredible evening and I can’t believe it ended this way. #Manchester #RipGina”

Another friend, Sophie Marsh, also tweeted: “To my beautiful best friend I hope you rest in peace my darling. I love you so much and will always miss you.”

The college she attended, Runshaw College, in Leyland, Lancashire, spoke about the tragic event where at least 22 people were killed.

A statement from the school said: “It is with enormous sadness that it appears that one of the people who lost their lives in Monday’s Manchester attack was one of our students here at Runshaw College.

“Georgina Callander was a former Bishop Rawstorne pupil studying with us on the second year of her Health and Social Care course.

“Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina’s friends, family, and all of those affected by this loss.

“We are offering all available support possible at this tragic time, including counselling with our dedicated student support team.”

Actor Sean Maguire also took to social media to remember the teen.

He tweeted: “Just met this girl in April. She was killed last night in Manchester.

“My love to her and all the families of the victims.”

Cold Feet actress Karen David, tweeted: “No words...we just met at #SBUK3 recently. This is beyond upsetting. Dearest, Georgina... RIP kind & beautiful lady.”