Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has sent an emotional message of support to those affected by the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles.
Anthony Hopkins sent an emotional message following the fires in LA FOTO Getty Images
The 87-year-old Welsh actor lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, the largest in the LA area, which destroyed thousands of homes, according to the Daily Mail.
On Friday, Hopkins posted a message to his 5.4 million followers: “As we all try to heal from the devastation of these fires, it’s important to remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give.”
Thousands of firefighters are battling to contain the wind-fueled wildfires in California that have killed 10 people, devastated communities and forced thousands to flee their homes in a hurry.
The fires have disrupted the Hollywood awards season, with events such as the Critics Choice Awards and the announcement of Oscar nominations being postponed due to efforts to fight the flames.
On Thursday, it was revealed that Anthony was among the Hollywood celebrities who lost their homes in the fires. The actor had bought a spectacular four-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Pacific Palisades in 2021 for $6 million, but his property was completely destroyed by flames.
Photos show the charred remains of the colonial-style home, with a burnt-out fence remaining the only trace of what was once an impressive property.
The home was a fresh start for the Oscar-winning actor, who had just sold his oceanfront Malibu home for $10.5 million — more than double what he paid for it in 2001.
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Anthony Hopkins lost his home in the Los Angeles fires PHOTO Backgrid
This is not the first time that an Anthony home has been threatened by flames. In November 2018, his home narrowly escaped the Woolsey fire, which destroyed his neighbor’s home. Also, in 2000, Hopkins lost his London home in a fire, but luckily, he was safely in Los Angeles at the time.
As the flames continue to consume the area, Hopkins and many others are dealing with the devastating loss of their homes in one of the hardest-hit areas of Los Angeles.
The actor’s losses come shortly after he celebrated nearly five decades of sobriety with a message on social media on Sunday, recounting what led him to turn his life around.
Two-time Academy Award winner Hopkins said on Instagram that an incident in 1975 convinced him to give up drinking: “49 years ago today, I stopped.”
