Hollywood has lost a legend.
Oscar-winning Scottish actor Sean connery, the first of seven actors to play James Bond in a movie, has died at age 90.
He died in the Bahamas, where he had spent his last years. A statement released on Saturday, Oct.31 to E! News on behalf of his family said his wife Micheline and his two sons, Jason and Stephane, confirmed that he died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family.
There will be a private ceremony followed by a memorial to plan once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the statement added.
Jason said in a statement to the BBC: "We are all working to understand this huge event as it has only happened so recently, even though my father has been ill for some time. A sad day for all who have known and loved my father and a sad loss to all the people around the world who appreciated the wonderful gift he had as an actor. "
Producers who have worked on a number of James Bond films have also announced the actor's death on the hit Super Spy franchise. Twitter page.
"Sir Sean Connery died at the age of 90," the post read, using the title the star received in 2000 when he was knighted by Queen elizabeth ii. He received the honor for his contribution to the arts.
"I He was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen in Dr No in 1962, From Russia with love, The golden finger, Thunderball, You only live twice and Diamonds are forever followed, "the message continued.