Drake, The Rock, and Other Celebrities Respond With Outpouring of Support for Victims of Manchester Attack

A number of celebrities, including Drake and The Rock, responded to the Manchester attack with an outpouring of support for the victims and their families.

May 23, 2017

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The senseless attack at Ariana Grande's concert in Manchester is hard to wrap your head around. At least 22 people have been confirmed dead by local police, and the brutality of the aftermath left people around the world stunned and afraid.

We just left from touring in Europe and this was such a real fear we discussed frequently. I was crushed today to hear it became a reality. My condolences to all of the families affected and we will be praying for all of Manchester. Also I am praying on peace of mind for Ariana. 😢

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Whether you're an average citizen or a mega-star, seeing so many lives taken in an instant will leave anyone shook up. The openers for Ariana's European tour leg, Victoria Monet and BIA, relayed their horror at what happened as soon as they were safe. But their own safety was nowhere near enough to give them peace of mind, and they told their fans as much:

This was a common theme throughout Monday evening, with celebrities from the music and pop culture worlds all banding together to send their love to the people impacted by this tragedy. Drake, The Rock, and countless others took to social media to send positive vibes:

Though a few words of love and support aren't going to bring back the victims who lost their lives, it's always good to feel support from people from all walks of life. Everyone is sending their love to those affected by the tragedy in Manchester, and if we could concentrate that energy over the long-term, the world would be a much better place.