Russell Crowe wins hearts for sharing ‘special’ tribute to ‘Gladiator’ fan

Russell Crowe has shared a special tribute to a grieving Gladiator fan who lost her mother last year due to COVID-19.

Russel, 58, who starred in the historical drama film released in 2000, was left touched on Sunday after a fan shared a heart breaking message on Twitter.

“22 years ago today i got Gladiator on DVD. For the last 22 years straight it's been our Christmas day movie,” she tweeted.

“Me and my mum loved it. I lost her to Covid late last year, so today I'm sitting down and carrying on the tradition alone. Thanks for the memories Russell Crowe,” she added.

Russell re-tweeted her post and added a special message. He wrote, “Merry Christmas. Sorry for your loss.”

A Beautiful Mind star’s fans praised his kind act towards the fan, with one tweeting, “So nice of you to take the time and reach out to her. I am sure that made her day and made being without her mum a little easier to take today.” Another added, “You are a good man.”

Russell won the Best Actor Oscar in 2001 for his portrayal of Roman general turned gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius in the historic drama.