Film legend and Lawrence of Arabia star Peter O'Toole dies at the age of 81

As big a movie buff as I am, I never seen Lawrence of Arabia.  Although I’m quite familiar with the music score. 

RIP Peter!

Daily Mailreports the film industry is in mourning after legendary film actor Peter O'Toole died at the age of 81.

O'Toole's agent Steve Kenis confirmed the Lawrence Of Arabia star's death, saying he died on Saturday at the Wellington hospital in London after a long illness.

He is survived by two daughters - Kate and Patricia - and a son, Lorcan Patrick O'Toole.

In a statement released earlier, Kate O’Toole said: 'His family are very appreciative and completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of real love and affection being expressed towards him, and to us, during this unhappy time. Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts.

'In due course there will be a memorial filled with song and good cheer, as he would have wished. We will be happy to speak to you all then but in the meantime if you could give Peter O’Toole the respect he deserves and allow us to grieve privately we’d appreciate it.

'Thank you all again for your beautiful tributes – keep them coming.'

More here