Chaim Topol, 'Fiddler on the Roof' star, dead at 87
foxnews.comIsraeli actor Chaim Topol, known for his iconic role of Tevye in the film "Fiddler on the Roof," has died at the age of 87. A cause of death was not revealed, however his son told the Israeli press last year that his father was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Raised in Tel Aviv and revered as a top actor in his native land, Topol appeared in over 30 movies across Israel and the United States.
He earned two Golden Globe Awards, one for the role of Tevye in the 1971 film production of "Fiddler on the Roof" – he originated the role on London's West End in 1967.
He was additionally nominated for a Tony Award when he revisited the part in the 1991 Broadway revival. Topol appeared in several television miniseries, including "War and Remembrance," "Queenie" and "The Winds of War." In 2015, Israel celebrated 67 years of independence, honoring Topol with the Israel Prize for his lifetime achievements.
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