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A man threatened to kill Hilary Duff

Aceshowbiz | Updated: 2007-04-25 17:25

A man threatened to kill Hilary Duff

U.S. singer Hilary Duff laughs while being interviewed on the television show 'Live@Much' to promote her fifth studio release 'Dignity' in Toronto, April 24, 2007.[Reuters]

A man threatened to kill Hilary Duff

Becoming famous has its ups and downs. Hilary Duff experienced the down side of her celebrity status when she got a death threat Tuesday April 24th from an unknown man.

Duff was being interviewed by MuchMusic host Leah Miller on Live @ Much when a man allegedly threatened to kill her. Witness claimed the man started shouting at the actress-singer, vowed he will kill her.

Several police officers quickly tackled him to the ground. "The cops slammed his face into the pavement," said one onlooker. "He was bleeding."

Per Canada.com it is reported that the incident took place just meters from an outdoor platform where Duff later stood to greet fans who surged forward for autographs and pictures. Luckily everything is under control.