By Mark Gray
3:46pm PDT, Apr 15, 2019
The world watched on Monday as Notre Dame burned and its iconic spire collapsed, forever changing the skyline of Paris. The fire was shocking, heartbreaking and and beyond tragic. Many people were at a loss for words, while other took to social media to grieve. Idris Elba, for instance, was stunned, tweeting, "I cannot believe what's happening to Notre Dame." Click through to see how other celebrities reacted to the gut wrenching fire and devastation.
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"Heartbroken." –Padma Lakshmi
"Watching the Notre-Dame fire with such sadness. Sending love to the people of France and hoping they get a handle on it soon. It has survived, and will survive." –Josh Groban
"#NotreDamedeParis heartbreaking to see it burning, especially if you love Paris." –Bette Midler
"Oh non!!!! My favorite Cathedral in the world!!! A most holy place. The famed Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is on fire" -Mira Sorvino
"Standing here next to you, heartsick for Notre Dame…" –Lin-Manuel Miranda
Josh Gad
"She will rise again and she will remind us all of her strength and resistance. Like Paris itself, #NotreDame will endure." — Josh Gad
"Buildings like Notre-Dame carry the seeds of history and civilization. Devastated with the news coming from Paris this afternoon. My fictional friend Quasimodo I can feel your tears from this other side of the Atlantic. My French friends: you are not alone… Devastated." –Nina Garcia
"So sad about the Notre Dame Cathedral being in flames. This iconic landmark in Paris was so breathtaking. So historic. So divine. I sat there for so long lost in my prayers. Paris is one of my favorite cities. And the Norte Dame was one of my favorite cathedrals." –Nikki Bella
"So much history collapsing right before our eyes. Heartbroken for Notre-Dame and Paris" –Dua Lipa
"What a devastating occurrence today. #NotreDame" –Sean Hayes
"Beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. This spire is gone now. It's like watching someone you love die." –Nancy Sinatra
"Interrupting my birthday to express how much pain I'm in watching the Notre Dame fire unfold. Such an incredible building. I'm so sad" –Maisie Williams
"Devastating for history. Paris is in my thoughts. Really pulling for the rescue teams to stay safe, and save #NotreDame." –Sophia Bush
"My heart is breaking seeing the fire at notre dame. I'll never forget walking in the first time in Paris and being in awe of the beauty of it." –Camila Cabello
"Awful to see these images of Notre Dame. Heart goes out to the people in Paris" –Hozier
