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Tributes Pour in From Celebrities and Cartoonists After the Attacks in Nice

By Margo Gothelf 1 min read

# Amy Schumer
# art
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Source: Twitter @Louison_A/ Instagram rloppenheimer

As the world mourns the awful attack in Nice, France, where a truck drove into a Bastille Day celebration and killed over 80 people, many people have taken to social media to pay their respects to the victims of the senseless act of violence.

Since the attack on Thursday night, many have spoken out regarding the horrible news, with the hashtag #PrayForNice trending across many social media platforms.

Lady Gaga, Amy Schumer, and Simon Cowell lead the tributes across social media.

I am praying for you France. When u open your eyes and see chaos, we will close our eyes and see harmony. We are with you.

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 15, 2016

https://twitter.com/amyschumer/status/753737482911424514

Just heard the terrible news from Nice. I am shocked. My thoughts and prayers to all affected.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) July 14, 2016

Many other celebrities were quick to follow posting their thoughts and prayers.

Finally home & seeing the news. My heart goes out to everyone in Nice. Lots of prayers being sent your way. God the world needs you 💔🌍🇫🇷💙

— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) July 15, 2016

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH3YZ-OhQIr/

Our prayers are with you. We must continue to spread love in the face of hate. #PrayForNice pic.twitter.com/heFWCGVPoE

— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) July 15, 2016

#PrayForNice

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 15, 2016

My heart breaks with every tragedy 😔 it's awful! My thoughts and prayers are with u all #PrayForNice #PrayForTheWorld #PrayForHumanity

— Khloé (@khloekardashian) July 15, 2016

Along with celebrities, many cartoon artists and illustrators crafted their own tributes using pen, paint, and ink. See them below.

Non. 💔 #Nice pic.twitter.com/ukaMCHJAmZ

— Louison (@Louison_A) July 15, 2016

“Non” means “no” in French.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH3y6FlgJtQ/

https://twitter.com/beautifultango7/status/753828318110097408

Une lectrice du @lemondefr nous envoie ce dessin après l'attaque de #Nice. Dire que l'été était arrivé… pic.twitter.com/mJdliTpDGX

— Clément Martel (@martelclem) July 15, 2016

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH3xeSOj_Tj/