Kurier, the Austrian newspaper that ran an interview with Clint Eastwood he called 'phony,' retracted the article and cut ties with the author.

An Austrian newspaper came under fire Tuesday after Hollywood star Clint Eastwood said an alleged interview with him published by the paper to mark his 95th birthday was "entirely phony". The row was sparked by a purported interview with the Oscar-winning actor and director carried by the German-language Kurier newspaper Friday.

Reuters withdrew its coverage of an interview with filmmaker and actor Clint Eastwood Tuesday after he disputed its authenticity as incendiary quotes about his age and the state of Hollywood began making the rounds online.