James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies aged 90 

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery dies aged 90

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90. 

Connery, whose acting career spans decades, is best known for his portrayal of British fictional spy James Bond who he played between 1962–1971. 

Sir Connery also starred in The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock. 

He was often named as the best Bond in polls on the subject. 

He was awarded an Oscar in 1988 for his part playing an Irish policeman in The Untouchables. 

He was knighted by the Queen in 200. 

Sir Connery celebrated his 90th birthday in August. 

His cause of death is currently unknown.  

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