Jimmy Kimmel chokes up while honoring Cecil the lion on air

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Laura Vitto
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On most nights, Jimmy Kimmel's opening monologue is all jokes. But Tuesday night, Kimmel took on a serious tone when discussing the

Dr. Walter Palmer paid $55,000 to kill the lion on a bow-hunting trip in Zimbabwe this month. Kimmel condemned Palmer's actions before tearing up and suggesting his audience donate to the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit.

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