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Bruce Willis has settled a lawsuit filed against a childhood friend over allegations the man tried to extort at least US$100,000 ($145,292) from the actor.
The lawsuit filed in August accused Bruce DiMattia, who was hired to maintain Willis' personal items and memorabilia, of extortion and violation of privacy.
It claimed DiMattia "was overcome by greed and jealous of his former friend's success" and threatened to disclose personal information about the star unless Willis bought him a car and paid him $100,000.
Willis and DiMattia have reached a settlement and their dispute has been "amicably resolved."
