From: NewNowNext
On May 22, an explosive device at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, left 22 people confirmed dead, including Grande super fan Georgina Callander, openly gay 29-year-old Martyn Hett and Saffie-Rose Roussos, who was just 8.
The bomber died in the explosion, and police are investigating other possible suspects.
Grande has suspended her Dangerous Woman world tour and has reportedly been reaching out to families of the victims, offering to cover funeral costs.
“We ask at this time that we all continue to support the city of Manchester and all those families affected by this cowardice and senseless act of violence,” said the singer’s manager, Scooter Braun, in a statement. “Our way of life has once again been threatened but we will overcome this together.”
Below are the names of the victims, please have them, their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers:
Saffie Rose Roussos, 8, is the youngest victim to have been confirmed dead from the attack. She was killed after becoming separated from her mum and sister at the venue – both are still in hospital being treated for severe shrapnel wounds.
Martyn Hett, 29, the Coronation Street super fan has been confirmed dead, he was due to go on a two month “trip of a lifetime” to America days after he was killed.
Georgina Callander, 18, who met Ariana Grande backstage at a previous gig was the first young person to be confirmed dead – she died with her mum by her side and was described as a girl who “lit up the room”.
Olivia Campbell, 15 brought Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid to tears when her mum Charlotte appealed for information on her whereabouts. Later confirming everyone’s worst fears on Facebook by saying: “Go sing with the angels and keep smiling. Mummy loves you so much.”
Elaine McIver, an off-duty police officer whose identity was not initially revealed, lost her life in the terror attack – her husband and children sustained injuries from the blast.
John Atkinson, 26 from Radcliffe was the third person to be formally confirmed as dead. He has been described as an “amazing young man” with a “beautiful soul”.
Kelly Brewster, 32 died trying to shield her 11 year-old niece. A pal said: “She ran to shield Hollie from the blast as best she could. She threw herself in front of her.”
Alison Lowe, 44 and Lisa Lees, 43 were killed when they arrived to pick up their teenage daughters – who were later found safe.
Marcin Kils, 42 and Angelika Kils, 39 were killed as they waited for their daughters Patricia and Alex who were not hurt in the attack.
Nell Jones, 14 has been confirmed dead at the scene, ending her family’s 36-hour search of the cities hospitals.
Jane Tweedle-Taylor, 50 from Blackpool was killed when she arrived to collect a friend’s daughter from the concert.
Michelle Kiss, from Blackburn has been confirmed as one of the dead – she attended the concert with her daughter.
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14 died with her mum and grandmother at her side, both remain in hospital.
Chloe Rutherford, 17 and Liam Curry, 19, a couple from South Shields, were remembered in a heartbreaking joint tribute from their families after being named: “They were perfect in every way for each other and were meant to be.”
Eilidh MacLeod, 14 was confirmed dead by her parents after days of frantic searching – her pal Laura MacIntyre, 15, was found alive, but was treated for serious burns.
Wendy Fawell, 50, a mum from Leeds, was picking up her children with a friend when the blast hit – she was announced dead after a desperate appeal to find her.
Courtney Boyle, 19, and her stepdad Philip Tron, 32 were also the subject of a Facebook appeal for information lasting several days, before it was were confirmed they had lost their lives.
Megan Hurley, 15 was the final victim to be named – the Liverpool schoolgirl’s brother sustained serious injuries in the blast.
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