James Hickey, CEO, The Irish Film Board, comments on the passing of Peter O'Toole
Stage and screen actor Peter O’Toole, who became an international star in the title role of David Lean’s Oscar-winning epic Lawrence of Arabia, died on Saturday at age 81.
Commenting on the passing of actor Peter O’Toole, James Hickey, Chief Executive, Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board, said, “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Peter O’Toole. He was one of our greatest actors and his wonderful talent will be missed by all. Our heartfelt condolences are with family, in particular his daughter and IFB Board member, Kate O’Toole."
In a tribute to the actor, the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, said, "Ireland and the world has lost one of the giants of film and theatre. In a long list of leading roles on stage and in film, Peter brought an extraordinary standard to bear as an actor.”
Read more about the extraordinary life of Peter O’Toole on Variety.com.