‘James Bond’ & ‘Untouchables’ Legend Sean Connery Dies at 90

Meaghan Darwish
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Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger
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Legendary actor and original James Bond star Sean Connery has died. The actor was 90.

Connery died in his sleep after a battling an illness. The actor’s son Jason Connery shared the news with the BBC, revealing that his father had been “unwell for some time.”

The Scottish-born star was surrounded by “many of his family” in Nassau in the Bahamas, where he had been living. “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,” Jason added.

Sean Connery

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Perhaps best known for playing the original James Bond on the big screen, Sean Connery appeared as the character in several films throughout the ’60s, ’70s, and early ’80s, including Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice.

He was also a one-time Oscar winner, earning Best Supporting Actor recognition for his role in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables. Other notable roles include those in films such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Highlander, and The Rock.

James Bond Goldfinger Sean Connery

Goldfinger (Credit: Courtesy of the Everett Colleciton)

The actor also starred in a few television series and made-for-TV films including Macbeth, An Age of Kings, and Male of the Species. Charismatic and revered, Connery made his mark with an impressive career that spans seven decades.

Connery is survived by aforementioned son Jason and wife of 45 years Micheline Roquebrune.

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    OrangeTree

    The will never ever be an actor like Sir Sean Connery. He made acting seem effortless in all his roles. To me he will always be “the sexiest man alive”.

    Rest in peace!!

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    OrangeLamp

    He was just the best "simply the best" James Bond. I would see anything he was in, because even if the vehicle was bad, he made it better!!

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    OrangeFish

    There will never be anyone like Sean Connery I loved him since first saw him in Darby OGill and the little people I still look for it often VERY CLASSY MAN♥️♥️.R I P♥️Sir. Sean Connery ♥️♥️♥️🕊🕊🕊

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    Antonio Montealegre

    I have a DVD of one of his earliest movies, Darby O'Gill and the Little People. Maybe I'll watch that in tribute to him in a few days...

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    Nat

    😢