Russell Crowe forks out £500 to pay for namesake’s eye op – however there is a catch

HOLLYWOOD celebrity Russell Crowe has come to the rescue of Russell the crow.

The Gladiator actor helped proprietor Helen Motteram fund an operation for the chook which has a critical eye an infection.

Feathered Russell went beneath the knife this week to have the peeper eliminated so he can stay longer.

Helen had launched a web based enchantment and smashed her £1,500 goal with the assistance of £500 from the New Zealand-born actor, 58.

She has raised £2,302 in whole with cash additionally serving to different birds saved by her Russell’s Rescue charity in Gloucestershire.

Writing of the celebrity’s donation, Helen stated on Fb: “A Christmas Miracle occurred right this moment as Russell Crow was given superb assist by a really well-known actor with a really related identify.

“I actually couldn’t imagine it as I opened up my emails right this moment and his marketing campaign! It’s unbelievable.

“We simply pray for an additional miracle on December twenty ninth that his surgical procedure goes effectively.”

She has since confirmed it did, with a put up from the crow’s Fb saying: “Rescued and rehabilitated. I’ve a human pal. I’m wild, supervised & free. Worldwide #RookStar.”

Actor Russell tweeted assist for his namesake in 2017, respon-ding to a narrative about him: “Haha cool, what a pleasant girl Helen is to take care of the poor blighter.”

He additionally prompt taking part in the crow songs from his musical challenge The Indoor Backyard Occasion.

In her earlier put up, Helen added: “We want you all a incredible Christmas to all of the human and animal households on the market.

“We actually are so grateful for all of the love and assist we’ve obtained. Beneficiant donations in such a tough time. I’m without end grateful and completely numb with the feelings I’m going via.

“I hope I can return the favour to each single considered one of you. We’re really blessed to be surrounded by such superb associates, household and connections.”

“By serving to to fund Russell’s surgical procedure we are able to proceed to fund our rescue which prices between £150 and £200 per week. Russell Crow is so really grateful.”

It isn’t the primary time that Thor: Love and Thunder actor Russell has helped a British charity this 12 months.

In October, he reportedly gave £5,000 to a Norwich bookshop.

Proprietor Leanne Fridd stated his “bonkers” donation would assist outreach work with children.