WATCH: John Legend 'moved' by Manchester bombing victim's performance

The bomb killed 22 people and injured many others

John Legend
Published 30th May 2017
Last updated 14th Mar 2018

American singer John Legend has appeared on Good Morning Britain today paying tribute to a young victim of last week's bombing at the Manchester Arena.

15-year-old Olivia Campbell-Hardy had been to see popstar Ariana Grande on the 22nd May with a friend, when she was tragically killed along with 21 other people, including many teenagers.

In the hours after the attack Olivia's mum Charlotte Campbell appealed for her daughter's whereabouts on Facebook, but sadly on Tuesday she was named as one of those who had lost their life.

Olivia was a big fan of 'Ordinary People' singer, John Legend, and according to her mum, "She’d always be singing, wherever she was. She would sit in class and sing and get told off by the teachers."

A number of years ago Olivia auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in Manchester, singing John Legend's song, 'All Of Me', and on hearing this Good Morning Britain contacted John.

In a recorded message the singer said to Olivia's mum and step-dad Paul,

"I can't imagine the pain you are going through... the feeling you must be going through right now to have to bury your own daughter.

"I understand that she was a fan of my music and she sang my song 'All Of Me' for a talent show."

He went on to say how he was moved by Olivia's performance of his song and he wanted to send as much love as he could from far away.

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Charlotte and Paul have now said they would like to release a single of Olivia singing John's song as a 'song for Manchester' raising money for those affected by the bombing.

Just hours after the attack took place in central Manchester, John tweeted a message sending his love to the UK and all of Ariana's fans.

John was just one of many celebrities who have tweeted their support and tributes to those affected by the bombing.

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the Manchester bombing.