Charlie Sheen was fired on Monday from Two and a Half Men by Warner Bros Television following repeated misbehaviour and weeks of the actor's angry, often-manic media campaign against his studio bosses.
The decision was taken after "careful consideration" and is effective immediately, the studio said in a statement. No decision has been made on the show's future without its star, said Paul McGuire, a Warner spokesman.
The actor, who has used TV, radio and social media to create a big megaphone for himself, was not silent for long.
In a text to The Associated Press, Sheen responded, with the F-word and "They lose", followed by the word "Trolls". Asked if he planned to sue, Sheen texted back, "Big". As for his next move, Sheen texted, "A big one."
A call to his lawyer, Marty Singer, for comment was not immediately returned.
