Omar Sharif (Photo: Reuters)
While the news of the passing of Omar Sharif took the social media by the storm, many well known actors, directors, as well as Hollywood film companies paid tribute to the internationally renowned Egyptian actor.
Many artists shared the news expressing their sadness, and some rekindled the moments they shared with Sharif.
Barbra Streisand, who starred opposite Sharif in the musical Funny Girl (1968), called Sharif "handsome, sophisticated and charming. He was a proud Egyptian."
Antonio Banderas, who acted with Sharif in The 13th Warrior (1999), described the Egyptian actor as "My great friend.. I will always miss him."
The official facebook page of Golden Globes recounted the awards garnered by the Egyptian actor.
On his Twitter account, German director Roland Emmerich wrote he was blessed to work with Sharif who was the narrator of Emmerich's film 10,000 BC (2008).
Other celebrities expressed their sadness.
Treat Williams, Golden Globe and Emmy nominated American actor and author:
Carol Alt, internatonal supermodel and actress:
Anne Rice, American author:
Jean Claude van Damme, Belgian martial artist and internationally renowned actor:
Larry King, American television and radio host:
Josh Gad, American actor and singer:
Luke Goss, English actor:
Sir Roger Moore, British actor, known for his starring role in James Bond films (1973-1985):
Boy George, British singer and songwriter, one of the best known musicians of the late 1970s and early 1980s:
Vincent D'Onofrio, American actor, director and producer:
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