I don't know. They probably breathed a sigh of relief. But I do know what they said while Nero was in power.
Honor the emperor.
(I Peter 2:17b)
The emperor was Nero. Respect that was due, even for Nero. Yes, even for Nero.
Nero feed Christians to the lions, like Ruth feed babies to the abortion mill. I am sure they were very happy when they found out Nero was dead.