Omar Sharif dies aged 83

Actor Omar Sharif, best known for his roles in classic films Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, has died aged 83.

Egypt-born Sharif won two Golden Globe awards and an Oscar nomination for his role as Sherif Ali in David Lean's 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia.

He won a further Golden Globe three years later for Doctor Zhivago.

Earlier this year, his agent confirmed he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
His agent Steve Kenis said: "He suffered a heart attack this afternoon in a hospital in Cairo."

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas, who appeared with Sharif in 1999 film The 13th Warrior, remembered him on Twitter as "one of the best".

"He was a great storyteller, a loyal friend and a wise spirit."

Omar Sharif: Lawrence of Arabia star dies aged 83 - BBC News

He was a great actor, 83 is a long run though

Never heard anyone have a bad word to say about the guy.

Also a world class bridge player, won more money playing cards than he ever did doing films

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Never heard anyone have a bad word to say about the guy.

Also a world class bridge player, won more money playing cards than he ever did doing films

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A bit like Pual Newman and Foreman then?

Apparently Eric Clapton has denied shooting him ;D

A gambler,! a womanizer,! good looking,! were did I go wrong RIP Omar.