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.

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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.

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:

My heart is broken 😓🙏🏾
Praying for everyone tonight please gets home safe 🙏🏾😢

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: 

My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.
This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester.
Our hearts go out to those killed and wounded in Manchester. Americans will always stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of the UK.
Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande 🙏🏾
My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this
Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show
My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific act in Manchester. We need to do better. We need to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Absolutely gut wrenching. God bless the people of Manchester offering rooms and rides tonight. #roomformanchester
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Manchester, any one affected, @ArianaGrande and the entire crew. Heartbreaking
No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don't wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.
Just landed. Manchester news is so devastating. Pray for the families. Pray for peace.
what happened in Manchester tonight is absolutely horrible. sending my love and prayers to those affected. 💔
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H
What happened in Manchester is beyond comprehension. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this senseless tragedy.

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. 

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