DiCaprio donates $1M for Haiti relief

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Hollywood film star Leonardo DiCaprio has donated $1 million to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to help victims of the recent earthquake, the charity said.

"I salute Leonardo DiCaprio for his extraordinary generosity," former U.S. President George W. Bush said in a statement issued to People.com. "This donation sends a clear message to the people of Haiti that America's commitment to helping rebuild their country is strong. I thank Leo for setting a wonderful example for all Americans of helping a neighbor in need."

DiCaprio, whose film credits include "Titanic," "Blood Diamond," "Gangs of New York," "The Aviator" and "The Departed," is also slated to take part in Friday's "Hope for Haiti" telethon.