Celebrities pay tribute to Manchester attack victims – one year after the devastating tragedy

Celebrities around the world have paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester terror attack.

On May 22, 2017, a terrorist detonated an explosive device as fans were leaving Ariana Grande’s concert at the Manchester Arena – killing 22 people, and injuring more than 500.

After Ariana posted an emotional tribute on Twitter this morning, stars like Michelle Keegan, Scarlett Moffatt, and Vicky Pattison have since followed suit by paying tribute to the victims and their families.

Actress Michelle, who is from Manchester, wrote, “Together we stand. #manchesterremembers #ManchesterTogether #always ????❤”.

Together we stand. #manchesterremembers #ManchesterTogether #always ????❤ pic.twitter.com/kNlSQ0vj1C

— michelle keegan (@michkeegan) May 22, 2018

Geordie Shore’s Vicky Pattison shared the names of the victims and wrote, “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.”

The reality star continued, “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.”

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 ????????

A post shared by Vicky Pattison (@vickypattison) on May 22, 2018 at 12:27am PDT

Comedian John Bishop wrote, “Thoughts and prayers today are with all those who were affected by events in Manchester a year ago.”

Laura Whitmore also shared her tributes to the victims.

The presenter mentioned that Manchester was truly an amazing city, and that she was sending lots of love.

This day last year, I walked home from the theatre in Manchester and saw people running down the streets – thinking there must have some sort of accident or fight. But the commotion didn’t abate. Then over the next hour the realisation of the sheer devastation and evil in the world became all too clear. From darkness comes light and during that week in Manchester I learned that the city is strong and resilient. My thoughts to all the families and friends who were affected that day last year and those who lost their lives too soon. Also to my cast who all helped each other through a week I’ll never forget. Manchester you are truly a special city and sending love ❤

A post shared by thewhitmore (@thewhitmore) on May 22, 2018 at 4:39am PDT

Scarlett Moffatt tweeted, “Today we #standtogether to remember those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack a year ago. My thoughts are with their families and friends, the injured and the emergency services who responded on that night,”

Ariana Grande’s mother also simply tweeted, “All my love, Manchester.”