BRAD PITT - EXTRA DIES ON SET OF BRAD PITT FILM

Hollywood hunk BRAD PITT is devastated after his friend's death on the set of new film TROY.

GEORGE CAMILLERI, a former MR MALTA body-building champion who worked as an extra on the film, suffered an horrific leg wound after jumping off a galleon as it approached the beach in the Trojan War epic - currently being filmed on the Mediterranean island.

Camilleri, who had also appeared in GLADIATOR, was rushed to hospital, where metal pins were inserted into his leg, before he discharged himself to go home to his wife JOSEPHINE and three young children.

In the days after he left hospital, kind-hearted movie legend Brad arrived at George's home laden with a large television set, a DVD player and a selection of films to amuse the patient as he recuperated.

A friend of the Camilleri family comments, "Brad then became a regular visitor and enjoyed playing poker with George."

But, two weeks later, the extra was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack - caused by a blood clot from his leg.

Doctors released him home again, but he suffered another heart attack and died.

Josephine is suing WARNER BROTHERS for $320,000 (GBP200,000) compensation, although it's thought the film company will contest any suggestion they are at fault.

The family friend adds, "Obviously she (Josephine) is in mourning, dreadfully upset at George's death. She believes the film company are to blame and wants compensation in the order of about GBP200,000."