RIP Omar Sharif

[oneh2obabe]

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."

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33483877

[Tootsie]

Many people don't know that not only was he an actor but he was once a brilliant competitive Bridge player. He used to feature an article in some major newspapers across Canada related to the game of Bridge. A guy I used to work with was a son of a uber rich family & he only worked to pass time. He definitely didn't need to work - had many uncashed paycheques in his wallet. Most days he dressed like a slob ...who knew ? He was big time into the game of bridge & was very close with Omar back then. He would often fly off to Panama City on the weekend just to play bridge with Omar.
So sad that he suffered with Alzheimers at the end.