Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Daily Mail: 'It's like watching someone you love die': Public figures and celebrities around the world react with shock and horror as Notre Dame burns
The world stood helpless as Notre Dame burned on Monday and hundreds of French fire fighters worked to put out the blaze.
As they battled the flames, world leaders and celebrities took to social media in shock to share their sadness and disbelief.
They likened the gut-wrenching images and videos of the cathedral's crumbling spire to like watching 'someone you love die'.
United in their sadness, here are some of their reactions.
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More News On Today's Reaction To Today's Fire At The Notre Dame Cathedral
Shock, prayers around the world for Notre Dame Cathedral -- AP
Notre Dame fire: Politicians around the world react to the blaze -- Yahoo News
Donald Trump, Idris Elba and More React to the Notre Dame Fire: 'My Heart Breaks' -- People
Celebrities react to Notre Dame Cathedral fire -- FOX News
