Streisand, Banderas, Larry King and world celebrities bid farewell to Omar Sharif
Ahram Online, Saturday 11 Jul 2015
International art community reacts in sorrow and with memories to the news of the death of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif who passed away on 10 July at the age of 83


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."

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The official facebook page of Golden Globes recounted the awards garnered by the Egyptian actor.

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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).


Very saddened by the passing of Omar Sharif. Blessed that I was able to work with such a legend. Love to the family.
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) July 10, 2015


Other celebrities expressed their sadness.

Treat Williams, Golden Globe and Emmy nominated American actor and author:


Rip Such a big part of my love affair with movies https://t.co/TLv3VRpZJP
— Treat Williams (@Rtreatwilliams) July 10, 2015


Carol Alt, internatonal supermodel and actress:


#OmarSharif always so elegant! Prince of the Desert #love pic.twitter.com/4yS4Hp1xDG
— Carol Alt (@ModelCarolAlt) July 11, 2015


Anne Rice, American author:

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Jean Claude van Damme, Belgian martial artist and internationally renowned actor:

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Larry King, American television and radio host:

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Josh Gad, American actor and singer:


Sad to hear about #OmarSharif. I grew up on Lawrence and Zhivago. A legacy with not one but multiple timeless classics.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) July 10, 2015


Luke Goss, English actor:


I will never forget that magical time filming in India with a #legend. #OmarSharif he was all I hoped he would be RIP pic.twitter.com/u9amgMFL0X
— Luke Goss (@LukeGoss) July 11, 2015


Sir Roger Moore, British actor, known for his starring role in James Bond films (1973-1985):


The wonderful shot of Omar Sharif's introduction in Lawrence has stayed with me for years. Genius film and terrific actor. He will be missed
— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) July 10, 2015


Boy George, British singer and songwriter, one of the best known musicians of the late 1970s and early 1980s:


Omar Sharif, R.I.P. Movie Legend!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) July 10, 2015


Vincent D'Onofrio, American actor, director and producer:


#OmarSharif will be missed. I have watched this graceful, this wonderful actor since I was a child. I salute him .V. pic.twitter.com/pmeGgPxrba
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) July 10, 2015

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