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Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family have said.
Sir Sean’s son Jason told the BBC his father died peacefully in his sleep overnight while in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time”.
Jason Connery said his father “had many of his family who could be in the Bahamas around him” when he died.
He said: “We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, even though my dad has been unwell for some time.
“A sad day for all who knew and loved my dad and a sad loss for all people around the world who enjoyed the wonderful gift he had as an actor.”
The Scottish actor was best known for being the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen, taking the role in 1962 and going on to star in seven of the films.
Connery, from Fountainbridge in Edinburgh, also starred in The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade and The Rock in a career that spanned 50 years.
He won an Oscar for his role as a Chicago cop in the 1987’s The Untouchables, two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes.
News of his death was met by a flood of tributes.
Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: “I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.
“Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world’s most accomplished actors.”
Actor Hugh Jackman said: “I grew up idolizing Sean Connery. A legend on screen, and off.”
Star Trek actor George Takei said: “Sean Connery was a movie legend, even far into his golden years. Our strongest Bonds were formed by him, and he was Untouchable. He passed today at age 90, a suave hero to the end.”
Gary Lineker said: “Shaken and, on this occasion, stirred to hear that Sir Sean Connery has passed away. Had the pleasure of playing golf with him on a couple of occasions.
“A real character and for me, the best Bond. James Bond should be immortal. RIP.”
Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli paid tribute to Sir Sean Connery in a statement: “We are devastated by the news 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 is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him.”
Connery, who celebrated his 90th birthday in August, was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama.
He won legions of fans as Bond, often coming top of fan-voted polls thanks to his debonair manner and wry humour.
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