Bravo Insider Exclusive!

Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more!

Sign Up for Free to View
The Daily Dish The Real Housewives of Orange County

Cecil the Lion's Death Ignites Social Media

Bravolebs respond to the news that an American dentist killed Zimbabwe's well-known animal. 

By Jocelyn Vena

When news broke that American dentist Walter J. Palmer had reportedly hunted and killed one of Zimbabwe's most famous lions, the reaction was incredibly emotional. Cecil the Lion gained fame following his work in a research project started by Oxford University in 1999, and has been a celebrity in the country and around the world ever sinceAnimal lovers quickly headed to social media to express their anger over the Cecil's passing, including Bravolebrities Lisa Vanderpump, Andy Cohen, and Lizzie Rovsek

How to Watch

Watch The Real Housewives of Orange County on  Peacock and the Bravo App.

The news also spurred a teary speech from Jimmy Kimmel, who addressed Cecil on his late-night talk show on Tuesday (July 28). "I mean, I'm honestly curious to know why a human being would feel compelled to do that. How is that fun?" he said. "Is it that difficult for you to get an erection that you need to kill things that are stronger than you?"

Below, see other celebrity reactions to Cecil's death.

 

Want the latest Bravo updates? Text us for breaking news and more!