(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Clint Eastwood says he doesnt fear death.

The legendary actor, who turned 80 in May, confirms he is often thinking about death and his own mortality. The four time Oscar winner believes its natural to acknowledge death but refuses to fear it, citing himself as an internal pessimist.

'Whether you like it or not, youre forced to come to the realisation that death is out there. But I dont fear death, Im a fatalist. I believe when its your time, thats it. Its the hand youre dealt. And I dont feel any different to how I did when I was 60 or 70. I felt good then, and I feel good now, he told British newspaper The Daily Mail.

The sombre issue of death has been reinforced by the steady demise of his social circle. Clint regretfully confirms death is never far from his mind as long as close friends continue to pass away.

Youre forced to think about death a lot at this age, because youve lost a lot of people. Lets put it this way, there wouldnt be much point in me attending a high-school reunion now because there wouldnt be anybody there. Wed struggle to raise a quorum. I picked up the paper the other day and another two were gone people Id grown up with, he added. (C) Cover Media