James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies aged 90
James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery died at the age of 90
Sir Sean Connery Photo: Collected
The actor who defined James Bond, Sir Sean Connery, has passed away at the age of 90. The Scottish actor starred in seven of the Bond films, between 1962 and 1983.
His acting career spanned decades and his many awards included an Oscar, two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes.
Sir Sean's other films included The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock.
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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.
His Oscar came in 1988 when he was named best supporting actor for his role as an Irish cop in The Untouchables.
He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000.
In August, he celebrated his 90th birthday.
