Sydney Morning Herald columnist Andrew Hornery has apologised to celebrity accountant Anthony Bell after an article published last weekend made false claims about him.
The article, titled 'Michael Clarke, Anthony Bell and Sydney's most intriguing boys club' claimed Bell was the founder of a boisterous 'boys club' lacking 'family values'.
In his apology published on Sunday, Hornery wrote: 'We acknowledge the outstanding contribution Mr Bell's charity has made purchasing lifesaving children's medical equipment in hospitals around Australia.
'The Sun-Herald regrets any suggestion Mr Bell is the founder of a 'boys club' and does not have appropriate family values.
'We acknowledge Mr Bell was a bystander to the incident in Noosa referred to in the article and in no way part of the dispute.
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'The Sun-Herald apologises unreservedly to Mr Bell for the hurt and suffering the article has caused him, his family and friends.' the statement read.
The article has since been deleted online.
It comes after Bell witnessed a blazing brawl between his close friend, former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke and girlfriend Jade Yarbrough earlier this month.
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