Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90

Actor Sean Connery dies peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, according to the BBC. Sean Connery just welcomed his 90th birthday in August. His son said his health has weakened over the past few months.

Sean Connery at the time of James Bond and in old age.
Sean Connery at the time of James Bond and in old age.
Sean Connery has been rated by many critics as the greatest James Bond of all time. The Scottish actor has the perfect combination of humor, sophistication and coldness. After Sean portrayed the image of a British spy excellently in Dr. No in 1962, he was invited to play 6 more films, including: From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Never Say Never Again (1983).
Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli pay tribute to Sean Connery: “Sean has been and will always be remembered as a starting James Bond, who goes down in film history with indelible markings since he said: ‘My name is Bond … James Bond’ in the movie. He made a revolution with his role as a brave, witty, sexy and charismatic secret agent. Sean has helped usher in the series’ success and we will be forever grateful. “
Sean Connery is best known for the James Bond series.
Sean Connery is best known for the James Bond series.

In addition to the James Bond series, Sean Connery also participated in many other famous films such as The Hunt for Red Octorber, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock … In 1988, he received the Oscar Best Supporting Actor with as a police officer in The Untouchables. During his 60-year career, Sean also received two BAFTA awards (considered as British Oscars), three Golden Globe Awards. In 2000, he was knighted by the Queen of England. The actor also received a lifetime achievement award in the US. People magazine twice named Sean Connery as the Sexiest Man in the world in 1989 and 1999.

Sean Connery married actress Diane Cilento from 1962 to 1973. They have a son, Jason Connery, who is also an actress. In 1975, the actor married a French-Moroccan painter, Micheline Roquebrune and lived with him until his death.

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