ACTOR George Clooney has pulled out of Venice Film Festival at the last minute after falling ill unexpectedly.

The 64-year-old was due to take part in a number of promotional activities related to his film Jay Kelly.

However, the actor was forced to withdraw from a press junket for the movie as well as skipping an intimate dinner with the movie's cast and crew yesterday evening.

Sources close to the star told The Hollywood Reporter that he became unwell during the afternoon which prompted his withdrawal from the event.

He was seen boarding a boat outside the Hotel Excelsior around 4pm where he was advised to rest amid his condition.

The Sun has contacted a representative for George Clooney for comment.

He had been spotted with his wife Amal Clooney earlier in the day in which

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