Nice Terror Attack: Lady Gaga, Simon Cowell Lead Celebrity Tributes To Victims Killed During Bastille Day Celebrations

'When you open your eyes and see chaos, we will close our eyes and see harmony.'
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Lady Gaga, Simon Cowell and Kim Kardashian are among the celebrities who have paid tribute to the victims of the Nice terror attacks.

Over 80 people were killed after a truck drove through a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day on the Promenade des Anglais in the Riviera city.

A lorry drove through a crowd of people, killing over 80
A lorry drove through a crowd of people, killing over 80
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More than 50 have also been injured by the attack, which saw the lorry travel for 2km (1.2 miles) at speed through the crowd, who had been enjoying a fireworks display.

Reports claim the driver also opened fire before police shot him dead.

Echoing the sentiments of millions around the globe, many stars took to social media to pay their respect to the victims:

The attack on France’s national holiday rocked a nation still dealing with the shock of the attacks last November in Paris that killed 130.

It has since been confirmed the country’s national state of emergency, which was due to end on 26 July following the Paris attacks, has now been extended by three months.

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