This is Omar Sharif to final rest – Aftonbladet

Omar Sharif has been buried in Cairo.

The legendary actor was honored when his coffin was carried through the capital wrapped in an Egyptian flag.

Two days ago died Omar Sharif of a heart attack. The actor became an international star after “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago”.

Now, Omar Sharif buried in his native Egypt.

Mourners had gathered at Mushir Tantawi Mosque outskirts of Cairo before the actor’s coffin, which was wrapped in an Egyptian flag, was carried through the capital.

The actor was buried in El-Sayeda Nafisa cemetery in southern Cairo.

Omar Sharif was born in Alexandria, 1932. His parents were from Syria and Lebanon, and gave him the name Michel Chalhoub . During the 50s he converted to Islam and changed his name to Omar El Sharif (the 60s he took away the “El” from its name).

“Lawrence of Arabia” was published 1962nd

Omar Sharif was not only known for her acting talent but also for his wild lifestyle. He lived as a playboy and also fought against compulsive gambling. During the early 90′s heart surgery he. Before the surgery smoked actor 100 cigarettes a day.

Omar Sharif was 83 years.