Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90

cde.news desk 31 October 2020, 13:35 · 1 min read

epa08624692 (FILE) - A picture dated 05 September 2013 shows Scottish actor Sean Connery as he watches a tennis match of the 2013 US Open Tennis Championship at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA (reissued 25 August 2020). Sir Sean Connery turns 90 on 25 August 2020. EPA-EFE/JASON SZENES

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said.

The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first actor to play Bond on the big screen in Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed.

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said: “We are devastated by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words — “The name’s Bond… James Bond” — he revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him.”

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