The 55 year-old's rant was posted online in a TMZ video and the star has experienced an enormous backlash from many, including his fans and the gay community. A spokesperson for gay rights group GLAAD which has previously defended Baldwin, Rich Ferraro, said "Mr. Baldwin can't lend his support for equality on paper, while degrading gay people in practice. It's clearly time he listens to the calls from so many LGBT people and allies to end this pattern of anti-gay slurs," via NY Daily News.

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Baldwin has apologised for his remarks, labelling them "offensive and unacceptable." Since having his show suspended, Baldwin has written a blog post for The Huffington Post, threatening to quit showbiz and trying to defend his actions in New York. "I did not intend to hurt or offend anyone with my choice of words, but clearly I have - and for that I am deeply sorry," he said.

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