Actor Peter O'Toole, best known for his career-launching performance in "Lawrence of Arabia," has died at the age of 81, his agent announced to the BBC and other outlets on Sunday.
The Irish-born actor and eight-time Oscar nominee passed away on Saturday at the Wellington hospital in London after a long illness, according to agent Steve Kenis.
O'Toole retired from acting last year, saying at the time, "I bid the profession a dry-eyed and profoundly grateful farewell."
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