Omar Sharif Dead At 83: Stars React, Mourn Legendary Actor With Twitter Tributes

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Legendary actor Omar Sharif died at the age of 83 from a heart attack on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, and stars are taking to Twitter with reactions to the sad news. The news was confirmed by Sharif’s agent, and comes after recent reports that said Sharif was battling Alzheimer’s. Sharif was best known for his roles in films such Doctor Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, Funny Girl, Che!, and The Pink Panthere Strikes Again.

Sharif earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Sherif Ali in Lawrence of Arabia, and went on to win a Golden Globe in 1963 for his performance in the film. Lawrence of Arabia helped propel Sharif’s career, and he went on to star in a number of other classic movies. He won another Golden Globe in 1966 for Doctor Zhivago. Sharif’s last role was in 2013 as Moulay Hassan in Rock the Casbah.


Shortly after news broke of Sharif’s death, his The 13th Warrior co-star Antonio Banderas, tweeted, “My great friend Omar Sharif has passed away. I will always miss him. He was one of the best. D.E.P.” Rosie O’Donnell posted, “Nicky Arnstein – Nicky Armstein – what a beautiful beautiful name …#ThankYou #OmarSharif,” referring to his Funny Girl role. Actor Matthew Modine wrote, “Thank you #OmarSharif – thank you for your intelligence, elegance & style. you made an indelible mark on cinema #RIP.” And Wendell Pierce mourned, “Elegance & Grace. Omar Sharif was a brilliant artist. He transported me to distant worlds in his films. A true Movie Star! Rest in Peace.”
Josh Gad tweeted that he was “sad” to hear the news, adding, “ I grew up on Lawrence and Zhivago. A legacy with not one but multiple timeless classics.” Roland Emmerich, posted, “Very saddened by the passing of Omar Sharif. Blessed that I was able to work with such a legend. Love to the family.”
Gossip Cop will update as the tributes continue to pour in.

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