Adele pays tribute to Grenfell fire victims: ‘72 lives will be forever in our hearts’

Singer was pictured at the scene in 2017 as she comforted those affected by the disaster, and has criticised the UK government for its response 

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Adele has paid tribute to the victims of the Grenfell tragedy, three years since 72 were killed in the fire at the tower block in west London.

Sharing a link to a YouTube memorial taking place tonight (Sunday 14 June), the artist wrote: “Today, Sunday, is three years since #Grenfell. 72 lives will be forever in our hearts.

“Join with me & @grenfell_united to REMEMBER at 6pm on youtube.com/GrenfellUnited – to show that we’re still united for change & justice. Follow @grenfell_united for more info. #Grenfell #Demandchange.”

She added: “Post green hearts! Green for Grenfell!”

Adele was spotted visiting the scene of the fire just hours after it broke out in 2017, looking visibly distraught as she comforted others at the vigil.

Two weeks later at one of her performances at Wembley Stadium, she criticised Theresa May’s government for its handling of the fire.

“One of the most intense experiences of my lives,” she said, referring to her visit to the site.

“They’re not receiving the things we think they are. It’s a f***ing mess. No information is getting through, people feel helpless. ‘No one knows what they’re doing down there, it’s chaos.” Adele told the audience.

She also revealed she was helping to raise money for those affected by the tragedy.

In December 2018, she joined Stormzy, Akala and other celebrities in a video campaign to demand the government remove “dangerous cladding” from buildings in the UK.

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