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'Fiddler on the Roof' actor Chaim Topol dies

Israeli actor Chaim Topol, who became famous for his portrayal of Tevye in the stage and screen musical 'Fiddler on the Roof', has died. The Oscar-nominated actor, who was diagnosed with dementia a number of years ago, was aged 87. Topol was described by the President of Israel as a "gifted actor who conquered many stages in Israel and overseas, filled the cinema screens with his presence and especially entered deep into our hearts".

Topol was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor after the 1991 Broadway revival of 'Fiddler on the Roof'. He also played the role of Tevye more than 3,500 times until 2009 and scooped a Golden Globe for Best Actor for this role. He was granted permission to attend the awards ceremonies even though he was on active service with the Israeli Army at the time.

Topol was born in 1935 and grew up in a working-class area of Tel Aviv. His career really took off after starring in the 1964 Israeli comedy 'Sallah Shabati', and this won him a Golden Globe for Most Promising Male Newcomer.

Topol starred in several Israeli and American films including the 1975 adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's 'Galileo', the 1980 sci-fi film 'Flash Gordon' and 1981 James Bond movie 'For Your Eyes Only'.

In 2015 he was awarded the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement and special contribution to society and the State. Topol is survived by his wife Galia, who he married in 1965, and their daughters Anat and Ady and son Omer.