France's prestigious Legion of Honour For Clint Eastwood

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:01

France's prestigious Legion of Honour honoured Clint Eastwood with the title of 'Commander'. The Hollywood veteran was honoured for his contribution to the entertainment industry. He saw France as his second home.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy bestowed the American actor with the honour. According to the award citation, the 79-year-old star was presented the decoration, crediting his body of work, his longevity and his ability to delight audiences worldwide. The decoration was said to be a step up for the producer who landed a knight of the Legion of Honour in 2007.

Former French president Jacques Chirac had then honoured Eastwood, who now grades three on the legion's five-grade scale.