The stars sending love after Spanish terror attacks

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Jennifer Lopez, David Beckham and Luis Fonsi are among celebrities paying tribute to the victims of the terror attack in Barcelona.

JLo said she's sending "much love and peace to the great city of Barcelona and all its beautiful people".

Thirteen people were killed and more than 100 injured when a van was driven into pedestrians on Las Ramblas on Thursday.

So-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.

A second vehicle attack took place early on Friday.

Five suspected terrorists were shot dead in the town of Cambrils, 110km (68 miles) south-west of Barcelona.

Jennifer Lopez tweeted her message in Spanish., external

Despacito singer Luis Fonsi also sent his support.

He retweeted Barack Obama's message that he and wife Michelle were thinking of those hurt., external

Daddy Yankee said the "beautiful people from Barcelona, ​​are in our prayers. Love and resilience in the face of adversity".

He accompanied the Spanish tweet with an emoji of the country's flag., external

Penelope Cruz posted a picture of a black ribbon - a traditional sign of mourning.

She shared it on her Instagram account., external

Antonio Banderas said he was locked in an "abrazo" - a hug - with the people of Barcelona.

See the Spanish actor's message here., external

David Beckham, who played for Spanish club Real Madrid from 2003 to 2007, has also sent his support to a "special city".

On Instagram he called Barcelona "a special city with warm and generous people"., external

Current Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale says he is thinking of all those close to the attacks.

He wrote that his 'thoughts were in everyone in Barcelona tonight"., external

Madonna posted a video of herself praying for the city.

The pop star urged her fans to "say a prayer and light a candle" for Barcelona., external

Dua Lipa says the city is in her her heart.

Dua Lipa tweeted she has Barcelona "in [her] heart"., external

And Demi Lovato sent her "thoughts and prayers".

See Demi Lovato's message., external

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