Obituary of Omar Sharif

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Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif (born April 10th, 1932 in Alexandria, Egypt) was an Film Actor who was best known for acting in famous films including "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago". Omar died on July 10th, 2015 and his death was due to a heart attack. He died at the age of 83 years old.

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Omar Sharif Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sharif, Omar
    • Common Name: Omar Sharif
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt
    • Birth Date: April 10, 1932
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Omar Cherif
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: Egyptian
    • Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Omar's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Michel Demitri Shalhoub
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Faten Hamama (5 February 1955-1974, divorced)
    • Son(s):
      • Tarek El-Sharif (born 1957)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 10 2015 at age 83
  • Place: Cairo, Egypt
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: held at the Grand Mosque of Mushir Tantawi in eastern Cairo
  • Interment: buried at Al-Sayyida Nafisa Cemetery in southern Cairo

Category Tags:

Film ActorEgyptian Born on April 10th Born in 1932 Died in 2015 Died at age 83 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"I definitely want to do more theatre now. Or, two weeks in a film for a remarkable amount of money." (IMDB)

"My attitude has become a little bit of a stick in the mud. But it's not my job to make you happy with my opinion."

"According to reports, Omar Sharif's life and death were in question after he was found unconscious inside his hotel room in Geneva. The Iranian superstar had been taken to the hospital after being reported to have had a pci accident. his death was sudden and unexplained, and is still being inquiries into (V)"

""Omar Sharif's life was as cinematic and captivating as the characters he portrayed, leaving a lasting impact on the world and a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come." (V)"

"Omar Sharif was a highly acclaimed actor, known for his iconic roles in films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, and his death was a great loss to the world of cinema. (V)"

Is Mr. Omar Sharif still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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