The Buzz: Clooney Hams It Up

Report by Mr Jones

In tragic news George Clooney's much loved pot bellied pig, Max, has died.

The 19 year old porcine porker was Clooney's favourite pet for many years and even accompanied him to the Oscars last year. Rumours also suggest that the hog was even a sexual partner but these were most likely started by "pal" Brad Pitt as a prank.

The Oscar-winning actor, 45, who owned the pig for 18 years and reportedly once said the porker, was his longest relationship, told USA Today, "I was really surprised, because he's been a big part of my life."

Clooney intends to mark this tragic event with some roast pork, meanwhile Rosanne Barr and & Oprah Winfrey are the frontrunners in the race to portray Max in the planned Hollywood biopic.