Chaim Topol’s Life In Photos: Remember The ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Star

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March 9, 2023 10:10AM EST

Chaim Topol has died at the age of 87. Remember the ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ star’s life in photos, here.

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Chaim Topol: Photos

Chaim Topol: Photos — Chaim Topol has passed away at the age of 87. The Israeli actor, known mononymously as ‘Topol’ was most famous for playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, appearing as the milkman both on stage and in the 1971 film adaptation.

Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared the news, per CNN, telling the world, “Sadly, the fiddler on the roof is no longer with us. The strings of the fiddle have fallen silent.

“The story of Haim Topol’s life has been sealed but I am certain that his contribution to Israeli culture will live on for generations. He greatly loved the land of Israel, and the people of Israel loved him in return.”

Remember the life of Topol with photos, right here.

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Topol’s Talents

Topol’s Talents — Topol earned two Golden Globes in his career. He took home the gold for 1965’s Sallah Shabati and earned best actor in a motion picture comedy or musical for Fiddler on the Roof in 1972.

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Topol In Manchester

Topol In Manchester — While Topol was a musical icon, he admitted some of the craft felt like “organized noise” to him. The actor-singer said he couldn’t play an instrument or read music.

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Topol & Family

Topol & Family — Topol was married to Galia Topol, seen here at Heathrow airport together. They shared children Adi, Omer, and Anat.

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Topol At The 1994 Olivier Awards

Topol At The 1994 Olivier Awards — Topol was all smiled at the 1994 Olivier Awards on Apr. 17. He performed as Fiddler’s Tevya over 3,500 times from the late 1960s through 2009.

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Topol In London

Topol In London — Topol was surrounded by showgirls in this shot from the London Palladium in 1988. He was playing the lead in Ziegfeld at the time.

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Topol In 2015

Topol In 2015 — Chaim Topol looked lively during an interview in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 8, 2015. Along with Fiddler, he appeared in films like the Bertolt Brecht adaptation Galileo (1975) the superhero flick Flash Gordon (1980), and the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981).

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