#Manchester First Victim of Wicked Manchester Arena Attack Named A 16-year-old schoolgirl, and devoted Ariane...

Published: 11:24 am May 23, 2017
Updated: 4:49 am October 8, 2025
#manchester First Victim Of Wicked Manchester Arena Attack Named

#Manchester First Victim of Wicked Manchester Arena Attack Named

A 16-year-old schoolgirl, and devoted Ariane Grande fan, has been named as the first victim in the MEN Arena suicide attack. Manchester terror attack victim Georgina Callander died in hospital with Mum at her side. Georgina, known as Gina to her friends, who has been described as a girl who “lit up the room”, is sadly one of the 22 killed in the horrific attack that unfolded in Manchester last night. Gina, who had met her hero two years before (pictured) had tragically tweeted Ariana Grande on Sunday, telling the popstar, “SO EXCITED TO SEE U TOMORROW”. But a close friend has confirmed the schoolgirl died after the suicide bomber attack, with her mother at her bedside for her last moments. Friends have now taken to social media to pay tribute to Gina, with one writing, “Rest in peace Gina. I love you so incredibly much, you deserved the world & more. I’m so lucky to have met you and known you”. Rest In Peace Gina, you beautiful young lady. x

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