Hollywood legend Omar Sharif battling Alzheimer's Disease

Hollywood legend Omar Sharif is battling Alzheimer's Disease, his agent has said. Credit: Ferdaus Shamim / Zuma Press/PA Images

Veteran Hollywood actor Omar Sharif, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film as Doctor Zhivago, is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, his agent has said.

The 83-year-old acting legend, whose films also include 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Funny Girl' opposite Barbra Streisand, is being cared for by his son Tarek.

Omar Sharif was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the film 'Lawrence of Arabia'. Credit: ert Reisfeld / DPA/PA Images

Sharif, who was born in Alexandria in Egypt, also won international fame and an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his role in the 1962 film 'Lawrence of Arabia' with Peter O'Toole.

Watch the original trailer for Dr Zhivago below: