Shia LaBeouf "Retiring From All Public Life"

Actor Shia LaBeouf has stated that he is "retiring from public life".

The Transformers star took to Twitter today (January 10) to make the announcement, saying his mind was made up after "attacks" against his artistic integrity. 

In light of the recent attacks against my artistic integrity, I am retiring from all public life.

— Shia LaBeouf (@thecampaignbook) January 10, 2014

LaBeouf explained: "In light of the recent attacks against my artistic integrity, I am retiring from all public life. 

"My love goes out to those who have supported me. #stopcreating"

My love goes out to those who have supported me.

— Shia LaBeouf (@thecampaignbook) January 10, 2014

Shia's comments come after his ongoing dispute with graphic novelist Daniel Clowes, who accused the actor of plagiarising his work for short film, Howard Cantour. 

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