Sean Connery, “James Bond” Is Dead, How James Bond Died

Sir Sean Connery better known as James Bond is dead.

James Bond died at the age of 90, his family has announced.

Sean Connery, “James Bond” Is Dead, How James Bond Died

According to his son, Sir Sean Connery died peacefully in his sleep, while in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time.”

Jason Connery said his father, James Bond “had many of his family who could be in the Bahamas around him” when he died overnight in Nassau.

“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.

“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 said.

Who Sean Connery “James Bond” was

Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers.

James Bond’s acting career spanned decades and his many awards were an Oscar, two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes.

Late James Bond other films included The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock.

Sean Connery was largely regarded as being the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise, often being named as such in polls.

His Oscar came in 1988, when he was named best supporting actor for his role as an Irish cop in The Untouchables.

James Bond was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000. In August, he celebrated his 90th birthday.

Tributes for Sean Connery “James Bond“

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.

“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. Sean will be remembered best as James Bond – the classic 007 – but his roles were many and varied.

“He was a global legend but, first and foremost, a patriotic and proud Scot – his towering presence at the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 showed his love for the country of his birth. Sean was a lifelong advocate of an independent Scotland and those of us who share that belief owe him a great debt of gratitude.”

James Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were “devastated by the news”.

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’.

“He revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him.”