Actor Sean Connery, absolute best identified for enjoying fictional character James Bond, has died at the age of 90. (*90*)

Connery, who used to be the primary actor to convey Bond to the large display screen, died peacefully in his sleep within the Bahamas, in keeping with his son Jason, who revealed Sir Sean had been "unwell for some time," in step with BBC News. (*90*)

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Sir Sean was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1930 and appeared in seven James Bond movies from 1962 to 1983. He featured because the British secret agent in Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds are Forever, and Never Say Never Again. (*90*)

Much of Thunderball's filming was performed in Nassau, the place Connery died overnight. (*90*)

Films outdoor the Bond franchise come with The Hunt for Red October, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The Rock. Sir Sean's acting career spanned 5 many years. He retired in 2007, returning briefly for a voice performing gig in Sir Billi the Vet in 2012. (*90*)

Connery received an Oscar in 1988 for his position in The Untouchables, in addition to two Golden Globe Awards. (*90*)

Jason said his father "had many of his family, who could be in the Bahamas, around him" when he passed. (*90*)

"We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, even though my dad has been unwell for some time," he added. "A sad day for all who knew and loved my dad and a sad loss for all people around the world who enjoyed the wonderful gift he had as an actor." (*90*)

Sir Sean leaves behind his spouse Micheline and two sons Jason and Stephane. (*90*)

His publicist, Nancy Seltzer, says the former actor will be buried on the again of a non-public ceremony, a memorial provider will practice on every occasion the pandemic is beneath regulate. (*90*)

Daniel Craig, lately James Bond, described Connery as "one of the true greats of cinema". (*90*)

"Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more," Craig declared. "He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in megawatts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.

"He will proceed to persuade actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are along with his family and loved ones."

TheRichest offers condolences to Sir Sean's family and loved ones.

R.I.P Sean Connery - 25 August 1930 to 31 October 2020

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