United Kingdom, Feb. 23 -- Sir David Beckham has been hailed a "true gentleman" after helping an injured skier.

The 50-year-old star was on a family holiday in the French Alps when he rushed to the aid of a British woman who was skiing with two friends when she fell on the slopes and "hit her head".

An insider told The Sun newspaper: "David saw the woman hit her head and was worried about her.

"He took her skis off and made sure she was OK - he was a true gentleman. David was incredibly lovely, and so was the ski guide with him."

It's said the father-of-four was with his 14-year-old daughter Harper at the time of the accident, which took place at the exclusive Courchevel resort.

The family trip comes weeks after David's son Brooklyn ...