Scottish actor Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. The iconic 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.
Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time”, reports BBC.
His acting career spanned seven decades and he won an Oscar in 1988 for his role in The Untouchables. Sir Sean’s other films included The Hunt for Red October, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock.
Connery was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000.
