Britney Spears sends heartfelt birthday message to Manchester bombing victim Bradley Hurley who was left fighting for his life after suicide bomb killed his sister
BRITNEY Spears has sent a heartfelt birthday message to a Manchester bombing victim whose sister died in the attack.
Bradley Hurley, 20 at the time, was left seriously injured after Salman Abedi detonated a bomb at Manchester Arena following an Ariana Grande concert.
Tragically, Bradley's 15 year old sister Megan was one of the 22 people who died in the blast.
After finding out that it was his birthday, the world-famous pop star wished him a happy 21st on social media on Thursday afternoon.
Britney tweeted: "Sending my love to a strong young man named Brad Hurley in Manchester! Let's all wish him happy birthday today!! 💖 #HappyBirthdayBradHurley."
Like many other celebrities, the singer was left horrified by the terrorist attack on May 22.
At the time, she had tweeted: "I'm devastated about what happened in Manchester. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy ❤️ #prayformanchester.
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A picture of Brad's 15-year-old smiling for the camera was released after she was confirmed as the 22nd victim of the atrocity.
The schoolgirl, from Liverpool, was remembered in a church service in May and a has been set up to help her family.
Helen McDermott, who set up the page, said: "People locally thought it would be a good idea to try and help her family, there has been a lot of sympathy and support throughout the community for them.
"We are overwhelmed by how much has been donated."
Locals also held a vigil for the tragic teen last night and released pink balloons into the air.
One friend told the : "Megan was a lovely, quiet, sensitive person, who absolutely loved her music."
The devastating list of victims includes eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, who has become one of the youngest Brits ever killed in a terror attack.
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