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Thu, March 9, 2023
Chaim Topol, the renowned Israeli actor and singer.He gained worldwide recognition for his legendary performance in "Fiddler on the Roof."
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Local media reports stated that Topol, who was fondly known by his last name, passed away on Wednesday at his home in Israel, surrounded by his family.
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His son had confirmed last year that Topol had been diagnosed with dementia.
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Topol was a talented actor who excelled on stages in Israel and abroad, as well as on the big screen.
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He left a lasting impression on our hearts, according to a statement by Israel's President Isaac Herzog following Topol's passing.
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Topol played the iconic role of Tevye in the stage musical for over five decades, and he once estimated that he had performed the role more than 3,500 times.
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Topol's portrayal of the devout Jewish father in the 1971 film adaptation earned him a Golden Globe award for best actor and an Academy Award nomination for best actor.
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Topol, who was just 30 years old at the time, used makeup and costumes to make himself look older and heavier when he played the fiftysomething Tevye on stage in 1966.
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Even in 2009, when he finished performing the role in his 70s, he had to act younger than his actual age.
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