Celebrities often tweet their support after a national tragedy — but most of them aren’t usually present at one.
Immediately after Tuesday’s terror attack in New York City — in which a rental truck plowed into innocent people on a bike path, killing eight and injuring nearly a dozen more — Josh Groban tweeted his own harrowing tale of being RIGHT THERE walking his dog.
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In fact, his pup, Sweeney Todd, may have saved his life.
See his account plus what other celebs had to say on Twitter (below):
Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog. Downtown. Fuck.
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
I hope everyone’s ok. Was half a block from me, didn’t see it but heard 8-10 quick rounds fired off. Be safe with your kids out there.
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
I’m shaking. That’s the corner I was supposed to have my coffee but my dog pulled me into the park half a block away 10 min before shooting. https://t.co/AvQeRv7Jha
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
Once I got far enough away I took this video of the quick response from our amazing NYPD and NYFD pic.twitter.com/v0nwJiqmDw
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. Sirens and trick or treaters everywhere. ├░┼╕ΓÇÖΓäó├░┼╕ΓÇö┬╜
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
See what other celebs had to say too:
New York City… my hometown… you├óΓé¼Γäóre in my thoughts and prayers. Barbra.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) October 31, 2017
Thoughts and love with New York
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) October 31, 2017
New York. My heart is with you always and forever. Devastating news. My soul and heart is with the victims and there loved ones x horrific
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) October 31, 2017
God bless you New York. You are a strong, vibrant, multicultural city and nothing will ever bring you down! My heart is with you!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) October 31, 2017
London stands in grief and solidarity with the great city of New York tonight. pic.twitter.com/ojrxSDnZos
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) October 31, 2017
F*ck this truck-driving monster. Let him fade away. Don’t bother with his name, only the names of his victims. I love New York City.
— Ben Platt (@BenSPLATT) October 31, 2017
I convey my emotion and the solidarity of France for New York City and the US. Our fight for freedom unites us more than ever. #Manhattan
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 31, 2017
We’re monitoring the situation in New York City closely – my condolences to the families of all those affected by today’s attack.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 31, 2017
in NYC and it├óΓé¼Γäós so scary & sad to hear what happened – pray for new york
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) October 31, 2017
Glad New York Halloween parade is continuing. Go be fabulous, NYC.
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) October 31, 2017
My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017