Sean donated a significant cut of his earnings to the Scottish International Education Trust to help students from poor backgrounds like his own. He was also a vocal backer of Scottish independence and donated lots of his own money to the Scottish National Party. GOT a story? Jump directly to the content. Sign in. He leaves his wife Micheline and sons Jason and Stephane.
The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in megawatts; he helped create the modern blockbuster. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
In reference to Sir Sean's love of golf, he added: "Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course. Dame Shirley Bassey, who sang the themes to three Bond films including Goldfinger, paid tribute saying: "I'm incredibly saddened to hear of Sean's passing.
He was a wonderful person, a true gentleman and we will be forever connected by Bond. He was largely regarded as being the best actor to have played in the long-running franchise, often being named as such in polls. Connery made the character of James Bond his own, blending ruthlessness with sardonic wit. Many critics didn't like it and some of the reviews were scathing.
But the public did not agree. The action scenes, sex and exotic locations were a winning formula. In truth, his Bond is now a museum piece; the portrayal of women impossibly dated.
The action scenes are still thrilling, but the sex too often bordered on the non-consensual. His ashes will then be kept safe "until we can travel," she told the Scottish Mail. The news of Connery's death was made known on Oct. A cause of death was not given at the time. Jason, 57, went on to tell the BBC that his father had been " unwell for some time. The Legendary Scottish star, who became a global sensation as the first James Bond and featured in a string of cult hits in his five-decade-long career, had passed away in Bahamas on October 31 at the age of According to the death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, Connery died of respiratory failure due to pneumonia as well as atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rate that can cause an increased risk of strokes, heart failure and other complications.
Connery made his acting debut in with BBC production of "Requiem for a Heavyweight", but his career breakthrough came when producers Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman roped him to play James Bond, the fictional spy created by author Ian Fleming. ETPrime stories of the day Investing Bad bet or value buy? Logistics There is a base, Gati hasn't destroyed itself. Subscribe to ETPrime. Browse Companies:. Find this comment offensive? This will alert our moderators to take action Name Reason for reporting: Foul language Slanderous Inciting hatred against a certain community Others.
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