AdvertisementJames Bond legend Sir Sean Connery has died in his sleep aged 90 following a long illness, his family have announced. Through the official James Bond Twitter page, the incumbent 007 Daniel Craig led the tributes: Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more. 'He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words - 'The name's Bond... James Bond' - he revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. His successor Nicola Sturgeon said: 'I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. 'He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words - 'The name's Bond... James Bond' - he revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent.

Source: Daily Mail October 31, 2020 12:30 UTC