Critically acclaimed actor Peter O’Toole, known for his role in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, has died, his agent confirmed to the British press on Sunday. He was 81.Rico says if O'Toole can go dry-eyed, one can only do the same at his departure, though he will be missed...
The eight-time Oscar nominee passed away on Saturday at a London hospital after suffering from a longtime illness, according to his agent Steve Kenis, the Guardian reports.
O’Toole announced his departure from the stage and silver screen last year.
“I bid the profession a dry-eyed and profoundly grateful farewell,” he said in his announcement.
The Irish-born actor was heralded as one of Hollywood’s old guard of actors, and received an honorary Oscar in 2003 for his contribution to film. The venerable actor found fame in David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia and went on to star in films including Goodbye, Mr. Chips, The Ruling Class, The Stunt Man, and My Favourite Year.
He is survived by his two daughters, Pat and Kate O’Toole, and his son Lorcan O’Toole.
16 December 2013
Peter O'Toole is dead
Time has an article by Courtney Subramanian about the death of Peter O'Toole:
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