The legendary Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery, famously known for his portrayal of James Bond in seven franchises, passed away at the age of 90 on October 31.
Connery died overnight in his sleep while he was in the Bahamas. He had been unwell for quite some time.
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. He was the first actor to play James 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. pic.twitter.com/VaFPHCM5Ou
— James Bond (@007) October 31, 2020
His decades-long acting career had brought him many awards and recognitions, including an Oscar, two Bafta Awards, and three Golden Globes. He was knighted in the year 2000.
Connery was regarded by many as being the best actor to have played the spy agent 007 in the long-running franchise. His other films included ‘The Hunt for Red October’, ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’, and ‘The Rock.’
He got an Oscar nomination for the best supporting actor for his role as an Irish cop in ‘The Untouchables.’
