sing with the angels
Mum of Manchester bomb victim Olivia Campbell, 15, breaks down during vigil as her final heartbreaking text to boyfriend is revealed
TRAGIC Olivia Campbell's devastated mum broke down last night at a vigil held for the Manchester bombing victims - as the teen's heartbreaking final text is revealed.
Heartbroken Charlotte had to be supported by the 15-year-old's stepdad Paul Hodgson as she wept over the death of the budding pop star in Bury, Manchester.
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The family were dealt the devastating blow on Tuesday that Olivia was one of 22 people killed by terrorist Salman Abedi who detonated a nail bomb at an Ariana Grande concert.
Her mum had made an emotional plea on Good Morning Britain as she tried to track Olivia down after she vanished in Monday's carnage.
In a desperate plea which left host Susanna Reid speechless, Charlotte said: “I can’t get through to her.
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“I’ve called the hospitals, I’ve called all the places, the hotels where people say that children have been taken.”
She posted on Facebook today: "RIP my darling precious gorgeous girl Olivia Campbell taken far far too soon, go sing with the angels and keep smiling, mummy loves you so much."
Olivia's boyfriend Lewis Brierley has now revealed she excitedly text him from the concert saying: "I'm having so much fun".
He also paid tribute on Facebook, writing: "I loved her so much that I made sure every night... I would send her a paragraph to let her know just how much she meant to me and I only hope she knows I meant every word of it."
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Olivia, who attended the concert with her best friend was last heard from at 8.30pm, just before the US pop star took to the stage.
Her friend has since been found and is being treated in hospital.
A heartbreaking video was released of Olivia singing her favourite song All Of Me by John Legend after her death was confirmed.
It comes as vigils were held across the country to remember those killed in the bomb blast.
In heartwarming scenes in Albert Square, Manchester, an elderly Jewish woman and a muslim imam were united in grief as they prayed at a memorial to the victims.
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Sadiq Patel was seen comforting Renee Black, 93, as they read floral tributes.
There was also a minute's silence before the Europa League Final in Stockholm tonight, with both teams wearing armbands as a mark of respect.
Manchester United fans had a huge banner saying: "Manchester - a City United".
A minute's silence will be held at 11am today to remember the victims, while flags are remaining at half mast on government buildings until May 25.
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