BOND actor Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90.

The Scottish actor was best remembered for being the first man to play the big screen adaption of James Bond.

His death was reported by his family today.

His acting career saw him receive an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in The Untouchables.

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Other films included The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Rock.
Fan polls named him as the best actor to portray play 007 in the long running franchise.