Sean Connery, the acclaimed actor who skyrocketed to fame for his iconic role as James Bond, has died, Fox News confirmed. One of his most memorable roles was as the first actor to tackle the character of James Bond on the silver screen, beginning with 1962's "Dr. Bond movie producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli released a statement Saturday via the James Bond official Twitter account. 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," said the producers. SEAN CONNERY FLED HURRICANE DORIAN, SAYS HE'S 'LUCKY' HIS BAHAMAS MANSION ESCAPED DAMAGEBorn Thomas Sean Connery in Edinburgh, Scotland on Aug. 25, 1930, he was the son of a factory worker and a domestic cleaner.

Source: Fox News October 31, 2020 13:06 UTC