A legend on screen, and off. Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. Sir Sean Connery had been 'ill for some time' before he died in the Bahamas, his son has revealed. Sean Connery, the Scottish actor whose five-decade-long movie career was dominated by the role of James Bond, has died at the age of 90, according to his publicist. His other notable films include Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, Highlander and The Hunt For Red October. The iconic James Bond star's death was confirmed by his family on Saturday. Oscar-winning Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first of seven actors to play James Bond in a movie, has died at age 90. Sean Connery, the actor famous for depicting James Bond, dies aged 90. He first played James Bond in Dr No in 1962 and went on to appear in five other official films - and the unofficial Never Say Never Again in 1983. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 'Sean will be remembered best as James Bond - the classic 007 - but his roles were many and varied. Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died aged 90, according to an announcement Saturday Oct. 31, 2020, from his family. His DB5, the only one he ever actually owned, will be offered for sale at an auction this summer. Veteran Hollywood actor Sean Connery has passed away at the age of 90. He was also a gifted footballer. "There will be a private ceremony followed by a memorial yet to be planned once the [coronavirus pandemic] has ended.". 'He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. Sean Connery held at gunpoint by Jack Lord in a scene from the film 'James Bond: Dr. No', 1962. "He was not able to express himself latterly. His mother, Euphemia C. (Maclean), was a cleaning lady, and his father, Joseph Connery, was a factory worker and truck driver. In 2006, Sir Sean received the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, when he confirmed his retirement from acting. Thunderball is the top-grossing Sean Connery 007 movie of the 1960s and 1970s: It took in $141.2 million in worldwide ticket sales. At 16 he enlisted in the Royal Navy but was discharged three years later on medical grounds after suffering a stomach ulcer. 24. His successor Nicola Sturgeon said: 'I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Round 3: New winter storm pummels Arizona with snow and rain, Tree falls over during storm west of Phoenix. On Sunday, Nov. 29, the outlet obtained the star's death certificate and. He is also fondly remembered for his part two years later as the father of Harrison Ford's whip-cracking hero in Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, the third instalment in the hugely popular franchise. Hollywood lost a legend on October 31, 2020, when the family of Sean Connery announced the actor's death. A poignant last photo of James Bond legend Sir Sean Connery showing him posing with his son Jason on his 89th birthday US outlet TMZ today reported the actor's death certificate showed he. ", "It was no life for him," she added. (Photo by Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis via Getty Images), In 1958, he starred opposite Lana Turner in "Another Time, Another Place. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "He revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. By now he was firmly regarded as an elder statesman of the film industry and in 2000 was knighted by the Queen - an honour said to have been delayed by his vocal support for the Scottish National Party (SNP). Dr. No Official Trailer #1 - Sean Connery Movie (1962) HD. He passed today at age 90, a suave hero to the end. 2020, the day Sean died at the age of 90 . Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son said. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and to his many fans around the world. '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.'. RIP Sean.'. Following the sad update, famous faces from around the world rushed to pay . Sir Sean worked in the dairy of the St Cuthbert's Co-Operative Society, now Scottish Midland (Scotmid) Co-operative, delivering milk around his home city of Edinburgh. He left school at age 13 during World War II to . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 1957: Margaret Rawlings and Sean Connery in No Road Back, a British crime film that was directed by Montgomery Tully, 1962: Eunice Gayson and Sean Connery as the first James Bond in a scene from the film Dr No, directed by Terence Young, 1964: Connery starring in Goldfinger, the third installment in the James Bond series and based on the 1959 novel, Sean Connery driving an Aston Martin in the Goldfinger Bond in Motion exhibition at the London Movie Museum in Britain, 1964: Connery as Mark Rutland and Tippi Hedren as Marnie Edgar in the film Marnie, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 1965: Claudine Auger standing with Connery in the water in a scene from the film Thunderball, the fourth in the Bond series, 1967: Mie Hama and Connery pictured in You Only Live Twice, the fifth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, 1971: Connery starring as Bond in Diamonds Are Forever, the seventh film in the series and directed by Guy Hamilton, 1974: Connery and Vanessa Redgrave starring in the film Murder on the Orient Express, based on an Agatha Christie novel, 1975: Michael Caine and Connery seen being overwhelmed by water in a scene from the film The Man Who Would Be King, 1977: Connery as Major General Roy Urquhart in the film A Bridge Too Far, directed by Richard Attenborough, 1983: Connery is seen playing the fictional spy James Bond during the making of the 1983 film Never Say Never Again, 1986: A scene from the film The Name of the Rose, in which Connery took on the role of William of Baskerville, 1986: A scene from the film Highlander, showing Connery as Juan Ramirez, an Egyptian swordsman who is immortal, 1987: Charles Martin Smith, Kevin Costner, Connery and Andy Garcia in the American crime film The Untouchables, 1989: Harrison Ford and Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, which was directed by Steven Spielberg, 1990: Connery as Marko Ramius in The Hunt for Red October, an American submarine spy-thriller film, 1996: Connery pictured with Nicolas Cage in The Rock, an American action thriller film directed by Michael Bay, 1999: Connery pictured as Robert MacDougal with Catherine Zeta Jones as Virginia Baker in a scene from the film Entrapment. His words were used to galvanise support at the launch of the Yes campaign two years previously, when the star declared in a message: 'The people of Scotland are the best guardians of their own future. "Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors. Another posted, "Apparently Sean Connery didn't test positive for covid within 28 days of his death." A third wondered, "Beyond sad. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. In August 2020 he was voted the best ever Bond, seeing off competition from stars including Daniel Craig, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan in the poll for RadioTimes.com. "My thoughts are with his family. He was 90. Sir Sean Connery's career in pictures: From the 1950s to the noughties, the 007 icon's other notable roles in the likes of Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, Highlander and Hunt for Red October, After catapulting to fame as the first ever James Bond, Sir, Sir Sean played Bond in seven films - Dr No (1962), From. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. RELATED: Original James Bond actor Sean Connery dies at age 90 "He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family," Connery's rep told Fox News on behalf of his wife, Micheline Roquebrune, and . The 1990s brought performances in The Hunt For Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996) and Entrapment, the 1999 love story/thriller with Catherine Zeta-Jones, which Sir Sean also produced. Actor Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. Sean Connery, the Scottish actor who earned his license to thrill as the original on-screen James Bond and then spent the rest of his career trying to make audiences forget that role, died. While fellow Bond Daniel Craig acknowledged that original Bond Sean 'defined an era and a style'. Son Jason told the BBC that his dad died 'peacefully in his sleep' surrounded by loved ones. ", Connery's first acting role was in 1954's "Lilacs in the Spring." "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," he added. He left school at age 13 during World War II to . James Bond star Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, who was close friends with Sir Sean, described him as "the world's greatest Scot, the last of the real Hollywood stars, the definitive Bond". Dame Shirley Bassey, who sang the themes to three Bond films including Goldfinger, paid tribute saying: "I'm incredibly saddened to hear of Sean's passing. He and Cilento were married for 11 years and had one son, the actor Jason Connery. Sean Connery created the role of James Bond in five movies between 1962 and 1967. Sean Connery examines the gap and suspicion in the relationship between management and workers in industry, and shows how one Scottish shipyard is trying to change that and what could well be a blueprint for other companies to follow. (United Artist/Getty Images). "I'm thankful for having had the good fortune to have known and worked with him. Sean Connery turned 90 on August 25, 2020 before he died on October 31, 2020. Our strongest Bonds were formed by him, and he was Untouchable. ', Hugh Jackman tweeted: I grew up idolizing Connery. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. They said: "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'. Actor Sean Connery's cause of death has been revealed. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and. He was largely regarded as being the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise, often being named as such in polls. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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