Hollywood stars pay tribute to Omar Sharif
Tributes are coming in for Omar Sharif, who died Friday at age 83.
The actor's agent said Sharif died in Cairo after suffering a heart attack.
A popular figure in Egyptian cinema, Sharif rose to fame worldwide thanks to roles in "Lawrence of Arabia," "Doctor Zhivago," and "Funny Girl."
See how Hollywood stars are remembering the late actor:
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
#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
Thank you #OmarSharif - thank you for your intelligence, elegance & style. you made an indelible mark on cinema #RIP pic.twitter.com/mxV7WRxnDH
— Matthew Modine (@MatthewModine) July 10, 2015
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
He was a great storyteller, a loyal friend and a wise spirit.
D.E.P. Omar Sharif pic.twitter.com/OCAWSQQSXo
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) July 10, 2015
Rest in peace the great Omar Sharif.
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— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) July 10, 2015
Omar Sharif, a Star in 'Dr. Zhivago,' Dies at 83 http://t.co/hjX1f8F4uV A lovely gracious man! Always loved running into him! Gorgeous man!
— Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) July 10, 2015
Omar Sharif. A screen legend. Deeply saddened to hear he left us today.I can still hear his laughter on set. RIP Omar pic.twitter.com/Xu0iD0HQdW
— Luke Goss (@LukeGoss) July 10, 2015