Cheryl, Michelle Keegan and Geri Horner lead celebrity tributes to Manchester bombing victims on first anniversary of terror attack at Ariana Grande concert
CHERYL, Michelle Keegan, Scarlett Moffatt and Geri Horner have led celebrity tributes to the Manchester bombing victims on the first anniversary of the terror attack.
Stars have flocked to Twitter today to remember those who lost their lives in the blast at an Ariana Grande concert in the city a year ago.
The pop star herself, 24, was among the first to acknowledge the anniversary by sending a moving message to all those still affected by the atrocity.
In a post on Twitter, she wrote: ";Thinking of you all today and every day 🐝...
"I love you with all of me and am sending you all of the light and warmth I have to offer on this challenging day.”
She was followed by stars including Cheryl, who posted a sweet tribute online.
The singer wrote: "My thoughts and heart are with the victims and those affected by the horrific act of terror on this day last year.
"The aftermath is unimaginable but together we stand strong. Always in our hearts."
Michelle wrote: "Always remember... Never forget.";
Jake Quickenden tweeted: "1 year on we will never forget #manchester."
Scarlett Moffatt posted the names of the victims on her Instagram stories page with a bee and a heart emoji.
Vicky Pattison did the same and added a sweet message, writing: "A year ago today Manchester, Great Britain and the world was struck by tragedy.
"The terror attack at last year’s @arianagrande concert shook the world.
"Today, I’ll be thinking about each and every one of these people and the survivors too.
"Who in the wake of such grief, loss and great adversary have remained strong and inspirational.
"I’ve been lucky enough to meet @bradley.hurley and @freya_lewis this year and their resilience and strength humbled me beyond belief.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the families. We stand together 💛🐝."
Spice Girl Geri wrote: "#Manchester ,you are in our hearts and minds - never forgotten."
DJ Nick wrote: "Remembering the Manchester attack and sending love to their families.
"I think today it’s important to remember the power of the One Love gig and how it brought not just the city but the world together.
"Such a positive bolt of energy in a hard, dark time."
Speaking on today's Loose Women, Coleen Nolan - who lives in the city - said: "Obviously it's a sad day, I can't believe it's a year a go it feels like a month ago, it's still very fresh.
"What I love about the people of Manchester is that although it's a sad day to remember, it just joins them, the whole of Manchester joins together as one big community.
"I find that very emotional and very proud to be a part of that and just stand up and go you know what we're still here you won't beat us and we all stick together."
Meamwhile other emotional tributes continued to pour in online, with actor Jamie Lomas writing: ";Never forget 🐝🐝🐝🐝#manchester #proud #bestcityintheworld #standtogether #22."
Rocker Tim Burgess added: " I ❤ Manchester.
"Thinking of the 22 who lost their lives and those who lost loved ones."
Franie Essex noted: "One Year today thinking of everyone who’s life’s changed today we will not forget #manchester22remembered."
John Bishop added: "Thoughts and prayers today are with all those who were affected by events in Manchester a year ago...."
Corrie star Brooke Vincent wrote on Instagram: "🐝 Our Twenty Two 💛 Manchester - We Do Things Differently Here 🐝💛"
Other stars to have offered tributes include Stephanie Davis and Amanda Holden.
The messages come a year after ISIS terrorist Salman Abedi slaughtered 22 people and injured 800 more at Ariana's concert.
Ariana returned to Manchester the month after the attack to hold a tribute concert, and recently gave her first interview since the attack.
She told Time magazine: "It’s the absolute worst of humanity. That’s why I did my best to react the way I did.
“The last thing I would ever want is for my fans to see something like that happen and think it won.
“Music is supposed to be the safest thing in the world. I think that’s why it’s still so heavy on my heart every single day."
Among those killed in the horrific blast on May 22 2017, were an off-duty police officer, an aunt who shielded her 11-year-old niece from the bomb and a number of teenagers.
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The youngest victim of the attack was eight-year-old schoolgirl Saffie Roussos.
The atrocity also claimed the lives of several parents who were waiting in the foyer of the venue.
The UK will observe a minute’s silence for the victims of the bombing at 2.30pm.
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