LONDON (Reuters) - Acting legend Omar Sharif, best known for his title role as Doctor Zhivago in the Oscar-winning film, is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his agent said on Tuesday. The ...

Omar Sharif, the Egyptian-born actor with the dark, soulful eyes who soared to international stardom in movie epics, "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago," died Friday. He was 83. Sharif died of a ...

Legendary Egyptian actor Omar Sharif died today in Cairo, according to his agent. He was 83. Sharif hit it big starring in 1960s epic dramas such as Doctor Zhivago, and the movie that introduced him ...

Omar Sharif, the actor who became a worldwide star after appearing in ‘Lawrence Of Arabia’ and ‘Doctor Zhivago’, has died ...

Actor Shoukri Sarhan was recommended to star with Hamama in the film. But Hamama, who was still married to filmmaker Ezz Eddin Zulfikar at the time, suggested they find a new face. As a result, ...

CAIRO (AP) — In “Lawrence of Arabia,” Omar Sharif first emerges as a speck in the distance in the shimmering desert sand. He draws closer, a black-robed figure on a trotting camel, until he finally ...

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