Sean Connery, most famous for his portrayal of James Bond , has died at the age of 90, his family said Saturday. The actor, who played 007 in seven movies starting with 1962’s Dr. No, died in his sleep in the Bahamas. The actor had been “unwell for some time,” his son Jason told the BBC . He’ll be laid to be rest in a private ceremony, followed by a memorial once the coronavirus pandemic has ended, the actor’s rep confirmed to CNET via email. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Connery had an acting career that spanned decades and included multiple award-winning performances. He won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in The Untouchables in 1988 and won three Golden Globes. He also starred opposite Harrison Ford in 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade , in which he played Jones’ father. CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000. He largely retired from acting that decade, but he played Bond one last time through voice-over in the 2005 video game adaptation of From Russia With Love. His final role… Read full this story
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