Scottish actor Sean Connery, known for his portrayal of James Bond, passed away on Saturday, reported the BBC citing family sources.
He died peacefully in his sleep, while in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time”, his son said, according to BBC.
Connery, who died at the age of 90, gave life to the James Bond character and played the iconic role in seven movies. Bond fans, in a recent poll carried out by the Radio Times, had declared Sean Connery as the best James Bond ever.
Producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli reacted with grief over the news, saying they will be “forever grateful” to the actor for having made the Bond film series the success that it is.
The actor was the first to play Bond in Dr No in 1962 after which From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed.
