“Lawrence of Arabia” Actor Omar Sharif Has Alzheimer's Disease, Agent Says

David M. Benett/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Actor Omar Sharif, best known for his roles in iconic films like Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia, has Alzheimer’s disease, his agent confirmed to the Los Angeles Times Monday.

Sharif’s London-based agent, Steve Kenis, said the 83-year-old was resting at his home in Egypt. No further details about his condition were given.

The actor’s son, Tarek El-Sharif, first reported his father’s illness to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo on Saturday.

The Egyptian-born Sharif received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. It was his first English-speaking role. He played the title role in 1965’s Doctor Zhivago, and also starred opposite Barbra Streisand in 1968’s Funny Girl

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