Legendary British actor Sean Connery, best known for playing fictional spy James Bond in seven films, has died aged 90, his family told the BBC on Saturday.
The Scottish actor , who was knighted in 2000, won numerous awards during his decades-spanning career , including an Oscar , three Golden Globes and two Bafta awards.
Tributes immediately began pouring in for Connery who was considered one of the greatest movie stars of his
generation.
“ How infinitely sad to hear the news Sir Sean Connery has passed away, ” stated a message on the Twitter account maintained for fellow Bond actor Roger Moore who died in 2017.
“ He and Roger were friends for many decades and Roger always maintained Sean was the best ever James Bond . RIP . ”
Connery claimed his Oscar in 1988 for best supporting actor for his role as an Irish cop in “ The Untouchables” .
He also starred in “ The Hunt for Red October ” , “ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ” and “ The Rock2.
But it is his smooth, Scottish -accented portrayal of the suave spy 007 that he will be best remembered for .
The first actor to utter the unforgettable “
Bond , James
Bond ” , Connery made six official films as novelist Ian Fleming ’ s creation , giving what many still consider as the definitive portrayal.
( AFP)
