Much-loved actor Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90.

The multi-award-winning household name was best known for his role as James Bond. He was the first to bring Ian Fleming's spy to life.

Daily Echo:

He appeared as Bond six times - and a notable seventh time in the film Never Say Never Again which was not made by the same studio.

Connery, from Fountainbridge in Edinburgh, also appeared as historical figures King Arthur, Robin Hood and Richard the Lionheart during his illustrious career.

He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000.

Sir Sean’s son Jason told the BBC his father died peacefully in his sleep overnight while in the Bahamas, having been “unwell for some time”.

Jason Connery said his father “had many of his family who could be in the Bahamas around him” when he died.

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.”