Ariana Grande first major star to be victim of terrorist attack.
ISIS claims
responsibility for bombing that killed 22 at Manchester
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| First victim identified in terror attack |
Ariana Grande on Manchester
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May
23, 2017
Grande’s management issued a more elaborate statement shortly after
the pop star’s tweet. From Billboard:
“Tonight, our hearts are broken,” the statement reads. “Words cannot
express our sorrow for the victims and families harmed in this senseless
attack.
“We mourn the lives of children and loved ones taken by this
cowardly act,” the statement continues. “We are thankful for the selfless
service tonight of Manchester ’s
first responders who rushed towards danger to help save lives. We ask all of
you to hold the victims, their families, and all those affected in your hearts
and prayers.”
UPDATE (8:35 a.m., 5/23): TMZ is reporting that Ariana
Grande has “indefinitely suspended” her European tour,
beginning with her date in London
on Thursday. No official public announcement has been made yet. Grande’s
manager, Scooter Braun, also posted a statement to social media in reaction to
the attack.
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