Clint Eastwood saved a man from choking to death.
The 83-year-old actor and director jumped into action and performed the Heimlich manoeuvre on Steve John, the executive director of Pro-Am, when a piece of cheese got lodged in his throat at a dinner honouring volunteers at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golfing tournament in California on Wednesday night (05.02.14).
The 'Million Dollar Baby' filmmaker told the local Carmel Pine Cone newspaper: "I saw that look in his eyes and saw that look of panic people have when they see their life passing before their eyes.
"It looked bad...I gave him three good jolts and that got it out. And then I made him drink a big glass of water with a bunch of lemon squeezed in it."
The legendary star, who lives in picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, admitted he had never performed the manoeuvre on anyone before the incident.
Steve added: "Clint saved my life. We were just talking. A piece of cheese went in my mouth and suddenly I couldn't breathe. It was bad as it could have been."
"Clint came up behind me and he knew exactly what to do. He did the Heimlich manoeuvre and he lifted me right off the ground. He's strong! The cheese popped out and I was fine."

Selena Gomez's stalker has been jailed for trespassing on her property. Juan Garcia, who was arrested outside the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker's house on January 25, was convicted after pleading no contest to the charge in court today (07.02.14) and s...

Miranda Kerr has reportedly been estranged from her family for "over a year."
The Australian supermodel, who split from Orlando Bloom in October after three years of marriage, cut off contact with her father, John, mother, Therese, brother, Matthew, and grandmother, Ann, following a bitter feud early last year.
The family exposed the cracks in their relationship with Miranda, who was unveiled as the new face of H&M this week, for the first time as they made an emotional public plea to the 30-year-old beauty to visit them with her three-year-old son, Flynn, in a new episode of the Australian docudrama series, 'Family Confidential,' set to air on the country's ABC1 channel on Tuesday (11.02.14).
Therese, who moved on from her role as the managing director of Miranda's Kora skincare range in February 2013 and used to speak to her every day, penned a "love letter" to her daughter on the show and claimed: "Miranda's life is so different now (and) she's surrounded by yes people all the time. It's so important for me to be real, to be true, to be who she needs me to be."
John also revealed that 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Orlando was the one who informed them that he and Miranda split.
He said: "I remember him saying 'we're always going to be family' and that's how we'll treat Orlando, Miranda and Flynn. We're all family."
But he admitted he wished his daughter had never found fame, saying: "I wish she was just a normal, everyday girl, I really do."
According to the New York Post's Page Six, a spokeswoman for Miranda said the model "wasn't able to be back in Australia to film this episode due to her busy international work schedule but is grateful to her parents, brother and extended family in Australia for their ongoing support and love. The Kerr family have a special and unique bond and I'm sure this intimate insight will be viewed fondly by all."
News of the feud comes as a surprise as Miranda posted a old picture of herself in bed with Ann and Therese on Instagram on December 5 with the caption: "Family love"

Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore were among the mourners at Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral in New York City today (07.02.14).
Approximately 400 of the late actor's friends and family members, including his mother, Marilyn O'Connor, his estranged partner Mimi O'Donnell and the couple's three children, Cooper, 10, Tallulah, seven, and Willa, five, gathered for the private service at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Manhattan.
An eyewitness told PEOPLE.com that Mimi, who reportedly kicked Philip out of their home a few months ago in an act of "tough love," arrived with their children in a black SUV and followed 10 pallbearers carrying the casket into the church at the stroke of noon.
'Amazing Grace' could be heard from inside the church as the casket was removed and placed in the hearse following the 90-minute ceremony.
Laura Linney, Justin Theroux, Anna Paquin, Ethan Hawke, Amy Adams, Ellen Burstyn, Spike Lee, Michelle Williams, Joaquin Phoenix, Louis C.K., Mary-Louise Parker, John Slattery, John C. Reilly, Jerry Stiller, Brian Dennehy, Marisa Tomei, director Joel Coen, Justin Long, Diane Sawyer, Mary-Kate Olsen and boyfriend Olivier Sarkozy were also spotted outside the church.
The Oscar-winning actor was found dead in his home in the city last Sunday (02.02.14) after an apparent heroin overdose.
The star of 'The Hunger Games' and 'Capote' reportedly fell off the wagon in 2012 after being sober for more than 20 years and he entered rehab in May 2013.
He was allegedly found with around 70 bags of heroin inside his apartment after Mimi sent his friend David Bar Katz over to check on him when he failed to show up to see their children.
A larger memorial service is in the works for later this month.

Leonardo DiCaprio became the latest victim of prankster Vitalii Sediuk on Thursday night (06.02.14). The 'Wolf of Wall Street' star was surprised when the Ukrainian TV reporter, who previously attempted to interrupt Adele's speech at the 2013 Grammy A...

Justin Bieber is furious that he is being made the scapegoat for Selena Gomez's problems.
The 19-year-old star, who had an on/off romance with the brunette beauty until recently despite first being dumped by her in 2013 after two turbulent years together, reportedly laughed off suggestions he is a "bad influence" on the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker and told friends she has no one to blame but herself for her two-week stint in rehab last month.
A source told gossip website TMZ.com that Justin acknowledged he likes to party and smoke marijuana but allegedly claimed the former Disney star, 21, was very competitive and drank more alcohol than him when they went out together.
The Canadian star also believes Selena's parents, Ricardo Joel Gomez and Amanda Cornett, are behind rumours he is responsible for the emotional turmoil that caused her to seek help at a treatment facility in Arizona, because he thinks they hate him.
The insider said that Justin, who is now dating model Chantel Jeffries, is happy he is no longer with the 'Spring Breakers' actress because she is too high maintenance.
A source previously claimed Selena thinks her on/off boyfriend - dubbed "that crazy boy" - is responsible for her problems because of the "excesses" she was exposed to by being around the 'Beauty and a Beat' hitmaker and his friends.

Amanda Bynes' parents are thrilled with her progress.
The 'Easy A' actress, who was discharged from treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in December after being sectioned for her erratic behaviour, is reportedly "very happy" to have re-established a relationship with her mother, Lynn, and father, Rick Bynes, but is eager to move out of their home in Thousand Oaks, California soon even though she is doing really well.
A source told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "Amanda is responding very well to the medication she is taking for schizophrenia. Rick and Lynn are absolutely thrilled with the progress she has made in such a short amount of time. She continues to see doctors several times a week."
The 27-year-old star, who previously expressed a desire to start her own clothing line, recently began taking a fashion design course in Orange County and is really enjoying the experience.
The insider said: "It's only one class, but it's enough to keep Amanda busy. When not in class or at the doctor, Amanda has been frequenting the gym. Her parent's have told friends they feel that they have their beloved daughter back for the first time in years."
Although she is getting on well with her family, whom she was previously estranged from, the actress wants to get her own place to live again soon.
But the insider said: "It's not likely she will be moving out of their house for at least the next several months."

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith has challenged actor Will Ferrell to a "drum-off".
Fans often comment on how the pair bear more than a passing resemblance to each other and now drummer Chad has called Will out to see how good his musical skills are.
Earlier this week, Will made light of the similarity between him and Chad on a Reddit AMA session.
He wrote: "It has been acknowledged many times that myself and Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, share a resemblance to each other.
"A lot of people think that it's me playing for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But that would be an insult to Chad Smith. The truth of the matter is there is no Will Ferrell. Only Chad Smith."
Will added: "It was great to finally clear up the fact that I am Chad Smith."
The musician then followed it up by filming a video in which he challenges the actor to a drum-off.
He joked: "Stop impersonating me! In fact ... I need you ... Drum battle, me and you. I've seen you. I've seen your skills. You don't got 'em. Let's go."
Meanwhile, Chad is auctioning off the drum kit he played at the Super Bowl last week to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
It comes after it was revealed the band didn't plug their instruments at the NFL game.

Simon Cowell has confirmed he will return to 'The X Factor' this year.
The show creator and music mogul will make his judging comeback on the ITV singing competition after a three-year absence to judge the US version.
He said in a statement: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be returning to 'The X Factor' UK.
"It's been three years since I last judged the competition and I'm excited to find a global superstar again.
"The UK 'X Factor' has set the benchmark in finding worldwide superstars over the years including One Direction, Leona Lewis, Cher Lloyd, Olly Murs, JLS and Little Mix."
Simon was one of the original 'X Factor' judges along with Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne when the show launched in 2004. However, he left the show after discovering One Direction in the 2010 series to focus on its American spin-off.
The 54-year-old judge has been hotly tipped to return to the British judging panel following lacklustre ratings for the US version and the departure of his replacement, Gary Barlow, after three years as head judge.
Louis, who has been with the talent competition since its inception, is also expected to return for the eleventh series, despite previously claiming he would quit last year.
It's not yet known whether Nicole Scherzinger will return to the panel, but Sharon - who made a sensational comeback last year after initially quitting the show in 2007 - has confirmed she won't return for another series.
Simon commented: "Despite all the rumours, ITV and the producers have not decided on the rest of the judging panel quite yet. You'll just have to wait and see."
Simon signed a three-year deal with ITV last year to continue making 'The X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' until 2016.

Chris Martin wants to move back to England.
The Coldplay frontman relocated to Los Angeles last year with his wife Gwyneth Paltrow and their two children, daughter Apple, nine, and son Moses, seven, so the 41-year-old actress could be near her friends but he's now desperate to return to his native country.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Chris has told Gwyneth he wants to move back to his native England with their two children, Apple and Moses, once the school year is over.
"He hasn't been happy living in Los Angeles because Chris just isn't into the Hollywood scene."
The 36-year-old singer doesn't believe he and his beau need to stay in the US once their children have finished their academic year at school and he'd rather be closer to his family in the UK.
The source explained: "At first, Chris was doing it for Gwyneth because of the sacrifices she made for him, especially since he would be on the road for months at time while the band was touring. However, Chris now recognises that Gwyneth doesn't need to be living in Los Angeles for her career."
The couple - who married in 2003 - own an apartment in the Belsize Park in North London, but have recently put the property on the market.
It is also believed the pair own a number of homes in the Hamptons, too, but are currently looking for a small flat in Regents' Park, London.

Farrah Abraham is releasing a second sex tape.
The former 'Teen Mom' star has recorded a follow-up porn video to her original hardcore home movie, entitled 'Farrah 2: Backdoor & More'.
The explicit tape sees her reunite with porn star James Deen - who recently starred opposite Lindsay Lohan in 'The Canyons' - and will hit the internet on February 13.
Vivid's CEO Steve Hirsch told Fishwrapper.com: "We have learned there isn't anything shy about Farrah. She repeatedly tells the media she's not a porn star, but she sure acts like one both on and off the screen."
The controversial reality star tried to pass off her original video as a leaked sex tape, but this time around Farrah is unashamedly promoting her X-rated antics.
Lewd scenes are set to feature three different "fantasy fetish swings as foreplay", according to the website.
This comes after the 22-year-old brunette claimed her first foray into the adult entertainment world "ruined" her life.
She said last month: "It made it hard to have friends and a private life and to trust family, who I feel use me for money. If I went back in time, I would not have done it. The sex tape ruined my life."

Robin Wright has no regrets about putting her career on hold to raise a family.
The 'House of Cards' star had no hesitation in putting her acting on hold so she could be at home to care for her now grow-up children, daughter Dylan and son Hopper, while their father Sean Penn pursued his own successful Hollywood career.
Speaking on UK TV show 'Daybreak', she said: "It wasn't a hard decision, I mean the reason I had children was to actually mother them, otherwise who was going to stay with them? That was my thought. I mean one parent is gone, and the other one has to stay there and be with them."
Robin started her relationship with Sean in 1989 and had Robin in April 1991 and Hopper in August 1993, and the couple married in 1996. They encountered marriage difficulties in 2007 before she filed for divorce in August 2009 with their legal separation finalised in July 2010.
Although Dylan - who is a model and is dating 'Vampire Diaries' star Steven R. McQueen - and Hopper are adults, the 47-year-old actress still worries about them and wants to help them as much as she can in their life pursuits.
Robin explained: "[The kids] they're doing great. [Hopper is] 20, and [Dylan is] 22 and you're thinking, 'Come on, you can do it!' You're still being a parent in that sense."
Meanwhile, Robin admits she was in disbelief upon hearing news she had won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama at the ceremony last month for her performance as Claire Underwood in political drama 'House of Cards'.
Robin was even more shocked she had emerged victorious when she realised her competition were Claire Danes and Kerry Washington.
The 'Forrest Gump' star recalled: "I genuinely believed I heard another name, I had to think twice! It was nice because you feel like it's working because what I get up to do every day for my job is working for other people."