Poor taste: Rob Lowe has come under fire for his questionable tweets following the Paris terrorist attacks

Rob Lowe is facing a backlash over a tweet he sent out following the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night.

Following the horrific attacks on the French capital, which are now said to have killed around 130 people, president François Hollande gave a speech declaring a national state of emergency and saying that the French borders were to be closed.

One of Lowe's comments said: 'This is either the worst translation of an important speech ever, or one of the worst ever given #Hollande'.

Many of his fans took to Twitter, dubbing it as 'the worst tweet of all time'.

The former 'West Wing' actor reacted to the news with a post on his official Twitter page saying: 'Oh, NOW France closes its borders.'

His offensive tweets came after he wrote a comment of support, 'Vive La France', the French equivalent of 'God bless America'.

After being branded 'heartless' and 'insensitive' in the hours that followed, Rob later tried to defend his words, explaining that he used to live in France, so the news of the attacks had hit him particularly hard.

He wrote: 'Lived in France, and spend a ton of time there. Been in that stadium. This is all so devastatingly sad for a place I love.'

One of Lowe's followers shot back at him, telling him his career was on a consistent slide since The West Wing.

Speaking out: After showing solidarity with France, he began attacking president Francois Hollande's response

Bad timing: French president Hollande closed France's once open borders in response to Friday's horrific terrorist attacks in Paris

Twitter users swiftly reacted to the actor's tweets with fury, slamming him for his 'insensitive' words and the timing of his tweets.

'Disgusting. You had an opportunity to express empathy and compassion. Instead you put this into the world. #shame,' tweeted one angry user.

Another added: 'Disgusting, vile, inhumane. These will be the words that come to mind when people think of you after that tweet.'

'So disappointed with the heartless tweet,' wrote one. 'Get real Hollywood.'

Others added to give millionaire Lowe a reality check, with one saying: 'You're a disgusting human being. Those refugees were fleeing their home countries to save their lives.'

Bad judge: Lowe's followers were not amused. 'Probably not the best time to be cracking jokes,' one Twitter user replied. Others said his words were 'disgusting'

On the backfoot: Lowe has since defended himself for his offensive tweets and said he has previously lived in France

Not funny: His offensive tweets came after he wrote a comment of support, 'Vive La France', the French equivalent of 'God bless America'

'We don't become better as human beings by cowering behind walls. But keep pontificating from your Santa Barbara mansion,' said another.

Another added: 'Lowe by name, low by nature.'

After the backlash grew and grew, Lowe returned to Twitter to defend himself, calling the people who hit back at him 'trolls'.

Lowe said he believes his tweets were blown out of proportion, and he was really trying to show support for France in their time of need.

'Wow. For you trolls out there, the phrase 'Vive La France' is the traditional expression of SUPPORT for France. Don't misinterpret my words,' Rob tweeted.

Lowe didn't address any of the comments aimed at his other tweets, but they remain on his profile.

Hurt: Many Twitter users reacted to his tweets with outrage while others tell him not to be so insensitive

At least 130 people are dead following the attack, with 300 reportedly hospitalized. Eight attackers launched multiple attacks in Paris on the Bataclan concert hall, a Cambodian restaurant, outside a bar and outside the State de France.

The killers held the concert hall hostage and killed at least 80 people inside.

President Hollande declared France a 'state of emergency' and closed the Paris borders. He deployed an addition 1,500 soldiers to Paris.

All eight of the attackers are reportedly dead, with seven of them detonating bombs to kill themselves and the other being killed in a shootout with police.

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks. President Hollande has declared the attacks an 'act of war' against France. He has vowed to fight back after the tragedy.

Sorrow: Pain etched on their faces, Parisians have been in mourning after their country was shaken to the core by the ISIS attacks which left at least 129 dead