Sean Connery, The Original James Bond, Dies At 90

He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000. In August, he celebrated his 90th birthday. Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were devastated by the news of his death. They said: 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. He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him. Star Wars director George Lucas, who also created the Indiana Jones character, said Sir Sean left an indelible mark in cinematic history.