In this Jan. 23, 1987 file photo, actor Sean Connery holds a rose in his hand as he talks about his new movie “The Name of the Rose” at a news conference in London. Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died aged 90, according to an announcement from his family.
In this Jan. 23, 1987 file photo, actor Sean Connery holds a rose in his hand as he talks about his new movie “The Name of the Rose” at a news conference in London. Scottish actor Sean Connery, considered by many to have been the best James Bond, has died aged 90, according to an announcement from his family. AP
Herb Scribner
By Herb Scribner

Sean Connery — the legendary actor known for his performance as James Bond — passed away at the age of 90, according to multiple reports.

  • Connery reportedly died in his sleep in the Bahamas, BBC News reports.
  • His son said Connery had been “unwell for some time,” according to BBC News.
  • Connery was the first actor to portray James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films.
  • Connery won an Oscar for best actor for his role in “The Untouchables.”
  • He also starred in such major films as “The Hunt for Red October,” “Highlander,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “The Rock.”

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