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"I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken," Smith said in a statement.

Smith was facing possible expulsion or suspension after he walked onto the Oscars stage during last Sunday's broadcast and slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face after making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.

US actor, only the 5th Black man to win Best Actor Oscar, faces disciplinary action after hitting comedian Chris Rock.

Actor Will Smith resigns from Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, five days after slapping presenter Chris Rock on stage

Will Smith resigns from Hollywood film academy, says I am heartbroken - Will Smith resigned from Hollywoods Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over Chris Rock slap incident at Oscars.

After authorities listed all of his options, Rock was "dismissive" and decided not to press charges, Will Packer, a producer for the awards show, told ABC's "Good Morning America."

The organisers of the event have initiated disciplinary action against against Smith for violating the group’s standards of conduct, a statement said.

Faith leaders have reacted to Will Smith's slap of comedian Chris Rock, expressing disappointment in what transpired before a global audience. At least one believes the altercation could be a teachable moment when it comes to the issue of black-on-black crime.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said actor Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after he slapped Chris Rock but refused to do so.

Actor Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars award ceremony after he slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face, organisers have revealed.