James Bond Actor 'Sean Connery' dies aged 90

Sir Sean Connery best known for his portrayal of James Bond died at the age of 90.

According to his family, the Scottish actor Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time". 

His acting career spanned five decades and he won an Oscar in 1988 for his role in "The Untouchables". 

Sir Sean's other films included "The Hunt for Red October", "Highlander", "Indiana Jones" and the "Last Crusade" and "The Rock". 

Jason Connery said his father "had many of his family, who could be in the Bahamas, around him" when he died overnight in Nassau. 

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." 

He leaves his wife Micheline and sons Jason and Stephane. 

Daniel Craig, the current James Bond, said Sir Sean was "one of the true greats of cinema". 

"Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more," he said.