Memorials

[roger wilco]

Sean Connery, the highly-decorated actor who skyrocketed to fame for his iconic role as James Bond, has reportedly died. He was 90.

The Scottish actor's death was confirmed by his family, BBC reported Saturday. The report states he died overnight in his sleep while in the Bahamas.

Connery was an international star, having earned an Academy Award, multiple Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille and Henrietta Awards, as well as two British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) awards.

One of his most memorable roles was as the first actor to tackle the character of James Bond, beginning with 1962's "Dr. No." His other notable films include "The Untouchables," "The Rock" and "Murder on the Orient Express."

In total, Connery appeared in seven Bond films: "Dr. No," "From Russia with Love," "Goldfinger," "Thunderball," "You Only Live Twice," "Diamonds are Forever" and "Never Say Never Again."

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

Reps for the actor did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.