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Legendary Actor Omar El Sharif Dies, Age 83

The iconic silver screen star has passed away from a heart attack this afternoon.

Staff Writer

The Oscar-nominated Egyptian movie icon, famous for films such as Doctor ZhivagoFunny Girl and Lawrence of Arabia, has just been announced as dead this afternoon.

“He died this afternoon of a heart attack in Cairo,” his agent said. The actor had been in a hospital for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. He leaves behind one son, Tarek Sharif.