Actor Sean Connery, who played the first James Bond on film, suffered from dementia in his final monthsrevealed his wife Micheline Roquebrune in an interview with The daily mail.
Last weekend, Mr. Connery passed away in the Bahamas at the age of 90. Mrs. Roquebrune was married to Mr. Connery for 45 years. She said the actor “couldn’t express himself” in the months before he died.
“It was no life for him”, she said. “At least he died in his sleep and it was just so peaceful.” In “Dr. No” (1962), “From Russia With Love” (1963), “Goldfinger” (1964), “Thunderball” (1965), “You Only Live Twice” (1967), “Diamonds Are Forever” (1971), and “Never Say Never Again”, played Mr. Connery the beloved British secret agent (1983).
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Madame Roquebrune is a French painter who was born in Morocco. In 1975 she married Mr. Connery. She told The Mail that he was a “model man” and life would be “really difficult” without him.
“He had dementia and it took its toll,” said Mrs. Roquebrune. But, she added, “He got his dying wish to slip away without a fuss.”
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a group of conditions that cause people to lose their memory and have difficulty making decisions. Although most older people have it, it’s not a normal part of aging.
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The World Health Organization says that about 10 million people get more dementia each year. This means that about 50 million people have dementia. In the early stages, people often forget things and get lost in places they know well.
This can lead to getting lost at home, changes in behavior and needing help with personal care. Towards the end of the disease, a person may have difficulty walking and be unable to recognize family and friends.
After Mr. Connery died, many of the actors who have played James Bond in the past and present paid tribute to the legendary actor. In a statement on the 007 website on Saturday, Daniel Craig, who has played James Bond since 2006, said Sean Connery had wit and charm that “can be measured in megawatts” and that he “helped create the modern day blockbuster.”
Sean Connery’s family has confirmed he suffered from dementia. Bobby Charlton has also been affected, we just learned. What a cruel disease
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“He will continue to influence actors and filmmakers alike for years to come.” said Mr. Craig. “My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
In 1969, George Lazenby played James Bond “Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” On Sean Connery’s 90th birthday in August, Lazenby wrote on Instagram that Connery was not alone “the best 007 of all time”, but also “a man after my own heart.”
“A great actor, a great man and an underrated artist has left us.” Mr. Lazenby wrote… Just follow us on Lee Daily for more news like this.
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