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!