#BeMoreMartyn: People Pay Tribute To 'Inimitable' Martyn Hett On Manchester Attack Anniversary

'Forever an icon.'

On the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack, people are taking to Twitter to remember one of the victims who touched many lives: Martyn Hett.

Hett, who was 29 years old when he was killed, was a social media star known for his obsession with Coronation Street, his pop culture writing and his sheer determination when it came to saving his mum’s Christmas craft stall.

Last December, on what would’ve been his 30th birthday, people took to social media to share their memories of him with #BeMoreMartyn, which also happens to be the name of a play inspired by the social media icon, which opened on 21 May.

Now, on the first anniversary of the Manchester bombing and his death, hundreds of people have taken up the hashtag once again to remember a man who “lived life to the full” and was an “amazing, loud and ridiculous friend”, while remembering the other 21 people who lost their lives.

He never excluded, he welcomed. Nothing was ever "too much" for him. He danced & smiled & hugged & LOVED. I am better for knowing him.
I hope I'm doing you proud, Martyn. Get Annie, Pat, Doris & Violet one in from me! ❤ #BeMoreMartyn pic.twitter.com/UL7mnwJl20

— Nathan Chard (@NathanEChard) May 21, 2018

A year ago today I lost a friend - an amazing, loud and ridiculous friend. Over the past year seeing quite how many people knew and loved him has been astonishing. Forever an icon. #BeMoreMartyn

— Jonathan Pryor (@Jonathan_Pryor) May 22, 2018

It nearly marks a year since the events in Manchester. Thank you to @martynhett's incredible friends and family for trusting me to make this in his memory. This is how you live life, with laughter and endless love. #BeMoreMartyn 🐝 pic.twitter.com/EWIylX8kuS

— Lee Dawson (@LeeDawsonPT) May 21, 2018

Favourite Martyn memory where we had a long conversation about him going away to live in a house for a reality tv show. During opening epsiode of big brother he texts me to say 'As if i've got you to sit through an episode of Big Brother..' Total wind up merchant. #BeMoreMartyn

— Zack Polanski Ⓥ 🏳️🌈🇪🇺 (@ZackPolanski) May 22, 2018

Some tears, lots of laughter but above all an unshakable message of love, living life to the full & the importance being unashamedly yourself ❤️ #BeMoreMartyn pic.twitter.com/vIVVFK5VTY

— Nikki Cotter (@NikCotter_) May 21, 2018

One year on and missed dearly by us all every day. You, and the 21 others, are in our hearts forever #BeMoreMartyn #WeStandTogether 🐝 pic.twitter.com/VltmscUxFx

— RUMPUS (@RumpusPR) May 22, 2018

One year on. I bloody miss you so much @martynhett. Forever saved as Eileen Grimshaw in my phone. Today is going to be tough but I'll make sure there's a voddy and coke and vintage Corrie waiting at the end of it. Love you 💖🐝 #BeMoreMartyn pic.twitter.com/4X1qvxmIfj

— Victoria Finan (@victoriafinan) May 22, 2018

I miss you and think about you every day. I’ll spend today remembering your beautiful spirit with the wonderful people you brought into my life. Forever striving to #bemoremartyn 💞 pic.twitter.com/LSnZSCEqL5

— Rob King (@RobMaestroKing) May 22, 2018

I didn’t know Martyn Hett, but today I shall make an extra effort to be a little extra, to #BeMoreMartyn

Because I’ve only glimpsed the JOY he obviously brought so many people, and I think the world needs more of that.

I ❤️ #Manchester pic.twitter.com/u1XKLmZCQ8

— Connie Orff (@connie_orff) May 22, 2018

Oh Martyn. I can still remember being told one year ago that you were no longer with us and my heart broke. But there’s always a moment where something happens and it reminds me of you and I smile.
Im trying to #BeMoreMartyn but it’s bloody exhausting! How did you do it? pic.twitter.com/RO6IQYqFgi

— Luke Jones (@MisterLJones) May 22, 2018

In a piece published on the Manchester Evening News website on the anniversary of his death, Martyn Hett’s mum Figen Murray spoke of the “unbearable” pain that has ripped through her family since her son died. But she finds comfort in the kindness and generosity of those who supported her family through these difficult times.

She also took the opportunity to urge people to “make a positive difference in their own little corner of the universe” so her son didn’t die in vain.

Remembering those we lost #BeMoreMartyn 🐝 pic.twitter.com/5GuMGqMoqm

— K-🐶 (@kt_white) May 22, 2018
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