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Welsh locals left gobsmacked as huge A-lister pops in for fish and chips after losing home

The star addressed his heartbreaking loss in a message on social media

LOCALS in a Welsh town were left in shock as an A-list star popped in for fish and chips - after losing his home.

Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins, 87, returned to his birthplace Port Talbot - about eight miles from Swansea.

Stella Arroyave Hopkins and Sir Anthony Hopkins at the Joy Awards.
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Sir Anthony well-known for playing Hannibal Lecter - in an Oscar-winning turnCredit: Getty
Sir Anthony Hopkins and Stella Arroyave Hopkins at an awards ceremony.
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The legendary actor recently lost his home in the Los Angeles wildfiresCredit: Getty
Anthony Hopkins at a fish and chips shop.
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He recently popped up in a Port Talbot chippyCredit: Facebook

Sharing snaps of the star online, the chippy's owner wrote: "He’s back again for his fish and chips, can’t ask for a better advertisement."

Another added: "In his hometown of Port Talbot, this week for his fish & chip supper at Steve’s chippy, the street I was born in.

"He is never bothered when he visits home, we love him & he loves us!"

It comes after the devastated star lost his home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

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His Pacific Palisades property was destroyed by the widespread blazes.

Sir Anthony took to Instagram to post a message, written in white text, to his grid.

He wrote: "As we all struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it's important we remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give."

The legendary actor - well-known for his performance as Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs - purchased his stunning, white-fronted property back in 2021 for $6million.

His four-bed, five-bath pad was nestled in the heart of the Palisades area yet tragically decimated in the blaze.

Other Hollywood A-listers affected include Oscar winner Mel Gibson, supermodel Bella Hadid, Spencer Pratt.

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Elsewhere, celebrities such as Tom Hanks, 68, and Steven Spielberg, 78, had their homes narrowly spared in the fires.

At least 28 people have been , with thousands of properties destroyed.

Actress Jennifer Gardner fought back tears as she told how her pal had tragically died in the blaze.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance in Los Angeles to meet the victims of the blaze first-hand.

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Anthony Hopkins giving a thumbs up.
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Port Talbot locals seemed happy to see Sir AnthonyCredit: Facebook
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