It has been reported that Ariana Grande has offered to pay for the funerals of all the fans who tragically lost their lives in the Manchester terrorist attack on Monday night (22nd May).
The incident left 22 people dead and 120 injured after a bomb was detonated by a suicide bomber as fans were leaving the Manchester Arena’s foyer. The 23-year-old singer has since opened up about the attack saying she was “broken” and couldn’t find the words.
The venue was filled with fans, most of whom were under the age of 18, who have been left traumatised by the cowardly attack.
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
Ten of the fatalities have since been identified including: 15-year-old Olivia Campbell, 32-year-old Kelly Brewster, 29-year-old Martyn Hett and 8-year-old Saffie Roussos.
Whilst the gesture of funding the victims funeral’s is yet to be confirmed, rumors are gathering pace. Her representatives are yet to confirm.
Ariana has since suspended the rest of her Dangerous Woman world tour.
News on Ariana: Ariana has reached out to the families who’s loves ones died last night….she is gonna pay for the funerals! pic.twitter.com/lmGHt4GbEg
— Ariana Updates! (@ArianaDailyWW) May 23, 2017
Fans have since taken to Twitter to show their support and thank Ariana for hers.
@ArianaGrande is apparently contacting the families and she will pay for the funeral of the deceased. This is one amazing human being ????
— IceNineGaming ???????? (@IceNineCarl_) May 24, 2017
So @ArianaGrande reached out to the family’s who childrens died last night and she is payin for there funeral????????She is the most amazin lady????????
— Soph Fishwick????????✨ (@FishwickSoph) May 24, 2017
so much respect for ariana grande for contacting the families who lost their loved ones and paying the funeral costs
— ㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤ (@moreoftrip) May 24, 2017