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    Obituary - Peter O'Toole

    ... veteran of the stage and screen, he rose to prominence after landing the title role of T. E. Lawrence in David Lean's 1962 epic movie, 'Lawrence of Arabia' - when the director's first choice, Marlon Brando became "unavailable" - and Albert Finney turned it down.

    O'Toole (81) died in a London hospital yesterday - following a lengthy illness. Apparently he'd announced his retiral last year but just recently had agreed to taking part in one more film to be shown in 2014.

    Rest In Peace.


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    Lawrence of Arabia, one of my all time films to watch, but make sure you have a half a day spare


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    Feels like I lose old friends when these great stars leave, sadly film directors like David Lean are a thing of the past along with great epic films.
    Hope they will rerun his films, , Lawrence of Arabia, What`s New Pussycat, The Last Emperor, Caligula.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    ... veteran of the stage and screen, he rose to prominence after landing the title role of T. E. Lawrence in David Lean's 1962 epic movie, 'Lawrence of Arabia' - when the director's first choice, Marlon Brando became "unavailable" - and Albert Finney turned it down.

    O'Toole (81) died in a London hospital yesterday - following a lengthy illness. Apparently he'd announced his retiral last year but just recently had agreed to taking part in one more film to be shown in 2014.

    Rest In Peace.
    Another brilliant actor gone, but not forgotten, RIP!


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    I found this snippet which completely matches my own thoughts...especially the final paragraph:-

    .......O'Toole was a man of great wit and intellect. The breadth of his ability, on stage and screen, in comedy and drama and, latterly, as a writer, was matched by the depth of his commitment to his work.

    A turbulent private life was mirrored by performances of real feeling. He was never afraid to take risks with his work and he was dismissive of those who went for the soft option.

    In an early poem, Peter O'Toole vowed to "stir the smooth sands of monotony". He undoubtedly managed this.
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    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25392876
    RIP Peter O'Toole


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