Oscar-Nominated Actor Peter O'Toole Dead at 81

Critically acclaimed actor Peter O'Toole, known for his role in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, has died, his agent confirmed to British press Sunday. He was 81. The eight-time Oscar nominee passed away Saturday at a London hospital after suffering a longtime illness, according to his agent Steve Kenis, the Guardian reports. O’Toole announced his departure from the stage and silver screen last year. “I bid the profession a dry-eyed and profoundly grateful farewell,” he said in his announ...