“This house was a museum”

Several celebrities have lost their homes to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, including Billy Crystal and his wife. And, stopping by “The View” Tuesday morning, “Frozen” star Josh Gad couldn’t help but mourn what was lost in this particular home.

As he took the stage on the ABC talk show, moderator Whoopi Goldberg was quick to note that Gad himself had just arrived from Los Angeles, where he had witnessed the devastation.

“This is the worst disaster I have ever seen in my life. I personally know 15 families who have lost their homes or homes, including our dear friends Billy Crystal and Janice,” Gad said somberly. “They lost everything. This house was a museum. And it’s all gone.

Indeed, Crystal confirmed to CNN last week that he and his wife lost their home in the Palisades fire, saying, “We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and our friends, we will get through this. We pray for the safety of firefighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of extraordinary people and we know that in time it will rise again. This is our house.

Crystal and Gad starred together in 2015’s “The Comedians,” where they played fictionalized versions of themselves.

Gad then encouraged viewers to donate to relief efforts and noted that he himself would donate the proceeds from his new book “In Gad We Trust” to help with the recovery.

“It’s the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. And this continues,” he reiterated. “I almost canceled this tour because my family is there right now. My wife insisted that I go, mainly because she doesn’t like me at home. So, here I am.

“The View” airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET.

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