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#Omarsharif OMAR Sharif, the Oscarnominated actor best known for roles in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, has died aged 83. He suffered a heart attack in Cairo. Twitter users paid tribute to his films – and his bridge playing.

@davidhepworth said: “Omar Sharif, the man who made the most memorable entrance in movies, exits.”

@Olivierawards wrote: “We’re sad to hear of the death of Omar Sharif, aged 83. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.”

@manita_kapoor said “Omar Sharif, star of Dr Zhivago and one of the world’s greatest bridge players, dies.”

#BBCQT On Thursday night, SNP MP Tommy Sheppard and former Labour leadership candidate Chuka Umunna appeared on the last Question Time before the programme’s summer break. Viewers, using the #BBCQT hashtag, gave their verdict on the BBC’S latest episode of political theatre.

@keirshiels tweeted: “Man of the match is @Tommysheppard – so measured, calm and wellmannered. Clever, articulate and authoritative. #BBCQT”

@Johnhyde1982 wrote: “Dimbleby is never having Louise Bours on #BBCQT again. Has weary look of a bouncer dealing with a hen do in a Blackpool Wetherspoons.”

@pete_sinclair wrote: “When I said that Chuka Umunna is everything that is wrong with the Labour Party, I realise I was being unfair to Liz Kendall. #BBCQT”

@montie wrote: “I wish @Louiseboursukip would speak up a bit. Not quite shouting enough for me. #BBCQT”

#TITP T in the Park officially opened at its new site in Strathallan yesterday, though the festival traditionally opens the Slam Tent, its famous dance arena, a day early. On Thursday, footage emerged of the huge arena filling up with revellers.

@Journostephen joked: “Great to see thousands of young people heading to Strathallan to protest against this unjust trade deal. #TITP”

@Teddy_hannan wrote: “I was gutted I wasn’t at T when I saw that vid of the Slam tent last night; then I woke up warm and dry in my house the day and felt fine.”

@SLAMDJS, referring to a comedy sketch by comedian Limmy, wrote: “@Daftlimmy everyone found the #Slamtent last night!”