Former Bond actor Sean Connery has died at the age of 90.
The BBC reports that the actors family confirmed the news this afternoon.
The Scottish actor was the first to bring the role of James Bond to the big screen and appeared in seven installments of the move franchise.
Connery appeared as the spy for the first time in the 1962 film 'Dr. No'.
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. He was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen in Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed. pic.twitter.com/VaFPHCM5Ou
— James Bond (@007) October 31, 2020
In 1988, he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in The Untouchables, where he played an Irish police officer.
Tributes have been paid by big names in the acting world.
I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/OU9QEy5fTB
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 31, 2020
RIP the glorious Sean Connery pic.twitter.com/pzQ20gtFz9
— Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) October 31, 2020
He celebrated his 90th birthday in August.
