In the wake of the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester on May 22, John Legend has paid tribute to one of the victims. Fifteen-year-old Olivia Campbell was one of the 22 people who died as a result of the explosion.
Olivia was a huge fan of Legend, and sang his hit "All of Me" at a talent show in the past. Legend, who saw the performance, sent his condolences to Olivia's parents and told them he was moved by her performance.
.@JohnLegend told @GMB he was 'moved' by footage of #Manchester victim Olivia Campbell singing one of his songs https://t.co/EjO3JcSTdipic.twitter.com/HKeRNK4m62
— ITV News (@itvnews) May 29, 2017
"I can't imagine the pain you are going through," Legend said in the video. "I have a young daughter and I can imagine the feeling you must have to go through right now to have to bury your own daughter. I understand she was a fan of my music and she sang my song "All Of Me" for a talent show, and that it was played at her memorial service, and I want to thank you for playing the song and let you know that I was so moved by your daughter's performance of the song."
He continued, "I want to send you as much love from far away, and as much sympathy and condolences I can send you. I know it won't make up for the loss you're feeling right now, but any love we can send, I want to send you right now. Wish you the best. Take care."
Paul Hodgson described the video as "amazing" on Good Morning Britain. "Our little girl is looking down saying: I've done it, I've done it," he said.
Hodgson and Olivia's mother, Charlotte Campbell, plan to get married in Olivia's memory.