Date 10/07/2015 - News People
Egyptian state television said thatactor Omar Sharif, best known for his title role as Doctor Zhivago in the Oscar-winning film, has died. He was 83. The BBC also reported his death, citing his agent. In May, Sharif's agent confirmed the actor, who played a wide range of dashing and dignified characters while building a reputation as an expert bridge player, had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Sharif was one of the few Arab actors to make it big in Hollywood. He won international fame and an Oscar-nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the 1962 film "Lawrence of Arabia" with Peter O'Toole.
