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Ewan McGregor harkens back to Trainspotting character with charity head shave

Ewan McGregor braves the shave to raise money for cancer charity
  • Actor Ewan McGregor has shaved his head to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • A video shared by the charity shows his daughter Clara assisting him with the shave.
  • McGregor, 54, stated he undertook the act to 'stand with people living with cancer' and to help raise critical funds, noting he knows many affected by the disease.
  • He also referenced his character Renton from the 1996 film Trainspotting, who was known for his buzz cut.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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