Adele Joins Crowd in Singing 'Lean on Me' During Tribute Marking Anniversary of Deadly Fire

Adelewas among the crowd who attended a tribute marking the 1-year anniversary of theGrenfell Tower firein West London, which cost 72 people their lives.The 30-year-old singer — who hadshown her supportfor victims and rescue workers numerous times since last year — was seen at a memorial held near the tower’s base on Thursday.While standing among families of the deceased, an emotional Adele sang along as a choir performed “Lean on Me.”The day following the fire, Adele and her husband Simon Koneckivisited the areato lend their support. Adele also made avisit to the firefightersat the Chelsea Fire Station to have a “cup of tea and a cuddle” as she thanked them for their service.The singer went on toraise money to benefit the Grenfell Tower fundduring a series of concerts at Wembley Stadium, and in August of last year she invited the children who had survived the fire to aspecial private screeningofDespicable Me 3.“It was a very uplifting event, which everyone appreciated… the children, the parents and the grandparents that came too,” Jane Gang — one of the mothers in attendance — told PEOPLE at the time. “Adele is a truly compassionate Londoner and the presence and warmth she expressed towards the children was remarkable.”John Shearer/WireImageAdele has alsospoken out about the lack of supportthe survivors of the fire received. During one of her concerts at Wembley Stadium that year she remarked, “They’re not receiving the things we think they are. It’s a f—ing mess. No information is getting through, people feel helpless,” according toNME.Currently, fewer than half of the 256 people who lost their homes following the fire are currently living in permanent homes, the outlet reported.

Adelewas among the crowd who attended a tribute marking the 1-year anniversary of theGrenfell Tower firein West London, which cost 72 people their lives.

The 30-year-old singer — who hadshown her supportfor victims and rescue workers numerous times since last year — was seen at a memorial held near the tower’s base on Thursday.

While standing among families of the deceased, an emotional Adele sang along as a choir performed “Lean on Me.”

The day following the fire, Adele and her husband Simon Koneckivisited the areato lend their support. Adele also made avisit to the firefightersat the Chelsea Fire Station to have a “cup of tea and a cuddle” as she thanked them for their service.

The singer went on toraise money to benefit the Grenfell Tower fundduring a series of concerts at Wembley Stadium, and in August of last year she invited the children who had survived the fire to aspecial private screeningofDespicable Me 3.

“It was a very uplifting event, which everyone appreciated… the children, the parents and the grandparents that came too,” Jane Gang — one of the mothers in attendance — told PEOPLE at the time. “Adele is a truly compassionate Londoner and the presence and warmth she expressed towards the children was remarkable.”

John Shearer/WireImage

Adele has alsospoken out about the lack of supportthe survivors of the fire received. During one of her concerts at Wembley Stadium that year she remarked, “They’re not receiving the things we think they are. It’s a f—ing mess. No information is getting through, people feel helpless,” according toNME.

Currently, fewer than half of the 256 people who lost their homes following the fire are currently living in permanent homes, the outlet reported.

source: people.com