New York (CNN Business) Disney (DIS) is joining the efforts to help restore Notre Dame.

Disney is donating $5 million in aid to help rebuild the 850-year-old cathedral after a fire severely damaged it this week, the company announced Wednesday.

"Notre-Dame is a beacon of hope and beauty that has defined the heart of Paris and the soul of France for centuries, inspiring awe and reverence for its art and architecture and for its enduring place in human history," Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement.

Iger added that the company "stands with our friends and neighbors in the community." He offered the donation and Disney's "heartfelt support" for the restoration of what he called an "irreplaceable masterpiece."

Apple AAPL Disney joins several others who have also given to the cause, includingCEO Tim Cook tweeted Tuesday that the company will also make a donation, though he did not say how much.

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