Russell Crowe donates to fund an eye operation of his feathered namesake

Russell Crowe has come to the rescue for his crow namesake! The Oscar winning actor helped owner Helen Motteram fund an eye operation for her crow. According to New York Post, the 58-year-old reportedly donated over $600 for surgery to treat a quite fowl eye infection. The crow’s British owner raised more than $2,700 in total for the sick birdie. She later confirmed Russell the crow is on the mend following Thursday’s procedure.

“A Christmas Miracle happened today as Russell Crow was given amazing support by a very famous actor with a very similar name,” Helen Motteram shared on Facebook. “I honestly couldn’t believe it as I opened up my emails today and [saw] his campaign! It’s incredible.”

“We honestly are so grateful for all the love and support we’ve received. Generous donations in such a hard time. I am forever thankful and totally numb with the emotions I’m going through,” Motteram wrote on Facebook, emphasizing Russell Crow — the one with wings — is “grateful.”

“I hope I can return the favor to every single one of you. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such amazing friends, family and connections,” she added. Actor Russell tweeted in appreciation for his namesake in 2017, responding to a story about him: “Haha cool, what a nice lady Helen is to look after the poor blighter.”

He had also suggested playing songs to the crow from his musical project The Indoor Garden Party.

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