Cecil the lion, a famous lion in Zimbabwe, has become famous now more than ever, but unfortunately because of the big cat's death. According to wildlife officials, a Minnesota dentist named Walter Palmer was the man behind the death of the prized Zimbabwean lion Cecil.

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Palmer apparently paid $50,000 to lure Cecil out of the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, shoot him with a bow and arrow, then have him hunted and tracked for more than 40 hours as he lay injured overnight, reported Access Hollywood.

Cecil, a 13-year-old park attraction, has six cubs. The next day, he was found by hunters who finished him off with a rifle. He was later beheaded and skinned, according to The Mirror.

Because of the lion's initial fame and the intensity of his death, immense outrage broke around the world, not just from ordinary people, but from famous figures, according to MSNBC.

On Tuesday, Palmer issued a statement to express regret.

"I had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favorite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt," Palmer said. "I relied on the expertise of my local professional guides to ensure a legal hunt."

"I deeply regret that my pursuit of an activity I love and practice responsibly and legally resulted in the taking of this lion," he added.

However, most, if not all, have turned the other cheek and are not accepting any apologies from the dentist.

Notable figures are calling for Palmer to be extradited to Zimbabwe and face criminal charges.

"The Talk" host Sharon Osbourne expressed her disdain for Palmer and did not hold back from saying what she wanted to say via Twitter.

"I don't know how anyone could go to this man for dental services after this. He is a killer. Beware!" said Osbourne.

But perhaps most notable is late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's reaction to the issue.

On his show Tuesday, Jimmy called Palmer's actions "vomitus."

"Is it that difficult for you to get an erection that you need to kill things that are stronger than you? If that's the case, they have a pill for that; it works great," Kimmel said.

Kimmel even had to fight back tears, afterwards pleading viewers to make something "good come out of this disgusting tragedy."

Kimmel asked his audience to go to the website of the Oxford University group who studied Cecil the lion.

Below are reactions of disgust and anger from celebs all over the world, as well as Kimmel's epic takedown.

#WalterPalmer says he's sorry that he killed a " beloved " lion. Asshole shouldn't kill any #dumppalmerinzimbabwe

— Shannen Doherty (@DohertyShannen) July 29, 2015

SHAME ON HIM! I want them to take his citizenship away. I'm ashamed and horrified by what he did. #CecilTheLion https://t.co/SGRwiOi0UK — Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) July 28, 2015

Animals are not trophies. Ever. #CecilTheLion

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) July 29, 2015

#CeciltheLion is such a tragedy. Legal or illegal the killing of endangered species, let alone such a beloved animal, is unspeakable. — Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 28, 2015

#WalterPalmer I hope you face justice. That's why I've signed this @Change petition. https://t.co/mDjigGVOL9 #CecilTheLion deserves justice

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) July 29, 2015

Zimbabwe's Most Famous Lion Found Decapitated Outside National Park http://t.co/hcYhdNehWI What a loss... Why would you anyone do this? — ian somerhalder (@iansomerhalder) July 28, 2015

#WalterPalmer is Satan. I don't know how anyone could go to this man for dental services after this. He is a killer. Beware!

— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) July 28, 2015

What an excellent example of evil cowardice as Dr Walter Palmer beheads that majestic creature. That title "Dr" should be revoked. — Lisa Vanderpump (@LisaVanderpump) July 28, 2015

Ohh the dentist "had no idea" the lion was famous. Because had he known, he would never have murdered it without asking for a selfie first.

— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) July 28, 2015

#JusticeForCecilTheLion NOW. — Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) July 28, 2015

RIP #CecilTheLion  I'm struggling to imagine anything more beautiful than this pic.twitter.com/lile3Kb2dk

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 28, 2015

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