ToplineLegendary Scottish Actor Sean Connery, best known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, died overnight Friday in the Bahamas at the age of 90, with his family telling the BBC that Connery died peacefully after having been "unwell for some time.”Actor Sean Connery addresses a crowd of reporters at the National Press Club, April 6, 2001 In ... [+] Washington, DC. "Sean was born into a working-class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became a film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors." However, Connery gained his greatest notoriety for playing British spy James Bond. Connery became the first actor to portray Bond on the big screen in Dr. No in 1962. Surprising Fact:Connery finished in third place in a Mr. Universe competition in London in 1953Further Reading:Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90 (BBC)

Source: Forbes October 31, 2020 13:55 UTC