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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. 

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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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French police forces and forensic officers stand next to a truck July 15, 2016 that ran into a crowd celebrating the Bastille Day national holiday in Nice, France. (credit:Eric Gaillard / Reuters)
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The truck which slammed into revelers. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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In this video grab taken Thursday July 14, 2016, ambulances and Police cars are seen after a truck drove on to the sidewalk. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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French police forces and forensic officers stand next to the truck. (credit:Eric Gaillard / Reuters)
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French police patrol near the scene. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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