Jason Connery said his father "had many of his family, who could be in the Bahamas, around him" when he died overnight in Nassau. A statement from Sir Sean's publicist said: 'His wife Micheline and his two sons, Jason and Stephane, have confirmed that he died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. Sean Connery dead: Iconic James Bond star dies aged 90 - Metro All rights reserved. The Oscar winner's loved ones issued a statement on his behalf and revealed that hedied in the Bahamas, where he mainly spent his final years. On Sunday, Nov. 29, the outlet obtained the star's death certificate and reported the results, claiming hedied in his sleep frompneumonia, heart failure and old age. n 2006, Sir Sean received the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, when he confirmed his retirement from acting. At least he died in his sleep and it was just so peaceful. Roquebrune, who was with Connery when he died in his sleep at his home at Lyford Cay, Bahamas, also confirmed that the actor would be cremated at a private service in the Caribbean island. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster. Get updates on this story from foxnews.com. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At the time, it was unclear what caused Sean's death. Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90 He defined an era and a style. Legal Statement. In addition to his role as the first James Bond, beginning with 1962's "Dr. No," his other notable films include "The Untouchables," "The Rock" and "Murder on the Orient Express. Sir Sean frequently tops polls as the best Bond to have played the role following his part in Dr No (pictured with Ursula Andress), From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball and You Only Live Twice. Sir Sean also starred as the father of the leading role in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade in 1989, and received a Bafta nomination for best supporting actor. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Cilento died after a long. News of theScottish actor'scause of death comesless than a month after his wife shared insight into his health. However, TMZhas recently shedsome light on his passing. 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'. According to TMZ, which cites the Scottish actors death certificate, he died in his sleep from pneumonia, heart failureand old age. He had also suffered from dementia in his final years. David Mamet On 'Untouchables' Sean Connery: 'Not Only Did He Do Everything Well, He Looked Great In A Skirt', Peter Bart: A Candid Sean Connery Confided How 007 Franchise Left Him Both Rich And Resentful, Harrison Ford Remembers His 'Indiana Jones' Dad Sean Connery, U.S. Coronavirus Update: One Covid-19 Death Every 40 Seconds, Coronavirus: Movies That Have Halted Or Delayed Production Amid Outbreak, Hong Kong Filmart Postponed Due To Coronavirus Fears; Event Moves Two Weeks Before Toronto. According to a death certificate obtained and published by TMZ, the 90-year-old Scottish star listed as a retired actor on the document succumbed to respiratory failure, pneumonia, old age and atrial fibrillation. ET. Sean Connery's cause of death revealed - Yahoo Lifestyle Australia

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