Remembering Alec Guinness on the 24th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on August 5, 2024

Remembering Alec Guinness, 24 Years Later

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It has been exactly 24 long years since Alec Guinness died in Midhurst on August 5, 2000 at the age of 86. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Alec Guinness (Star Wars, Doctor Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Guinness, a cultural icon

Born in London on April 2, 1914, Alec Guinness' career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Guinness was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1965 he touched the hearts of millions as General Yevgraf Zhivago in ‘Doctor Zhivago’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 24 years since the tragic loss of Alec Guinness and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Alec Guinness is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Alec Guinness.