UPDATE 8:45 PM EST: Earlier reporting included law enforcement reports of 20 fatalities. However, the latest official police statement says there are only 19 confirmed so far. Law enforcement officials are also treating this as “a terrorist incident until police know otherwise.”
We’re still in disbelief.
According to multiple law enforcement officials, 19 are reportedly dead following an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England on Monday.
While the singer is said to be “okay,” multiple fan fatalities and injuries have been reported.
It is still unclear as to what caused the tragedy, but Hollywood is already lending its support to both England and the Arianator community, responding on Twitter with messages such as:
Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. ??????
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND
— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017
Just played Manchester.. crazy.. really don’t have words. I’m so sorry. should be a safe place. 🙁 Thinking of all those affected.
— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) May 22, 2017
Watching the news in total shock. Heartbreaking to hear of fatalities at the Manchester Arena.
— Nathan Sykes (@NathanSykes) May 22, 2017
?stay strong Manchester?
— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 22, 2017
Awful. My heart goes out to all involved in this tragedy. https://t.co/F4sy1xmduG
— Matt Doyle (@MattfDoyle) May 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this terrible tragedy. So upsetting. https://t.co/idnifnMZv6
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) May 22, 2017
Stunned by the news coming in from the UK… my thoughts are with the fans and families at Ariana’s Manchester show. Awful
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 22, 2017
There are almost no words for how disturbing this is. I pray for the numerous victims, the survivors, and for the families involved. #ariana
— Jake T. Austin (@JakeTAustin) May 22, 2017
Incredibly upset knowing that was probably so many young people’s first concert experience, with and without supervision. Horrifyingly sad
— Hoodie Allen (@HoodieAllen) May 22, 2017
Sending love to those affected in Manchester.
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017
Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande ??
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017
My thoughts are with you, Manchester. ?
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 22, 2017
I’m just hearing about the bombing in #Manchester my thoughts and prayers are with you all
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) May 23, 2017
what happened in Manchester tonight is absolutely horrible. sending my love and prayers to those affected. ?
— Kendall (@KendallJenner) May 23, 2017
We will keep you updated as more information is available.
Original source:
Cher, Demi Lovato, & More React To Ariana Grande’s Manchester Concert Tragedy
