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Africa: Obituary - Omar Sharif - the Artist of Disappearance
Daily Maverick, 13 July 2015
Omar Sharif, who died in Cairo last week, was actually a construct; similarly too the idea of him being a masculine and seductive Muslim Orientalist. He was born Michel Chalhoub in… Read more »
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Egypt: 'Lawrence of Arabia' Star, Omar Sharif Dies At 83
Daily Trust, 12 July 2015
'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago' star multiple award-winning actor, Omar Sharif, died on Friday from a heart attack at a Cairo hospital, aged 83, his agent Steve Kenis… Read more »
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Egypt: Mourned Nationally and Internationally, the Late Omar Sharif Remembered in Funeral
Aswat Masriya, 12 July 2015
Funeral prayers for late Egyptian actor Omar Sharif were held on Sunday, in a mosque on the outskirts of Cairo, two days after the internationally acclaimed actor passed away in… Read more »
Legendary Egyptian Actor Omar Sharif Laid To Rest
The award-winning actor was well-known for his roles in blockbuster films including Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia.
