Sir Anthony Hopkins has shared a poignant message after losing his $6million (£4.92million) Pacific Palisades home to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The 87-year-old Welsh actor took to Instagram on Friday to address the destruction of his property.

Sir Anthony Hopkins shares a heartfelt message after losing his Pacific Palisades home to devastating LA wildfires.

The Welsh actor and his wife owned two houses in the Palisades, both of which were destroyed by the blazes, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Hopkins splits his time between the U.S. and his native U.K. In an Instagram post on Dec. 8, the two-time Oscar winner spent the holidays in "jolly old England." He captioned the video, “Home sweet home for the holidays.”

The Welsh actor was among the many people who lost homes in the wildfires that ignited earlier this week. Hopkins, 87, had two homes in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, both of which were destroyed in the Palisades Fire, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins' home is among the thousands destroyed in the Los Angeles fires, it has been reported. The Port Talbot-born star posted a message on Instagram supporting those affected, saying "the only thing we take with us is the love we give".

Welsh Hollywood actor Anthony Hopkins is reportedly the latest victim of the disastrous wild fires that have hit the Californian region. It is understood that the Port Talbot native's $6m home was destroyed overnight as firefighters continue to battle the raging fires sweeping through Los Angeles.

The Welsh actor has reportedly lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, the largest raging within the LA area.