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Sean Connery's Final Wish: Ashes to Bahamas and Scotland
31 Oct
Summary
- Sean Connery died peacefully in his sleep at age 90.
- His death certificate cites heart failure, pneumonia, and old age.
- His ashes are to be scattered in the Bahamas and his homeland, Scotland.
The world continues to remember Sean Connery, the celebrated Scottish actor famed for his iconic role as James Bond. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lyford Cay, Bahamas, on October 31, 2020. His death certificate indicated that the cause was heart failure, attributed to pneumonia and old age.
Prior to his passing, Connery had been diagnosed with dementia. His widow shared that he had "got his final wish to slip away without any fuss." His son also noted that Connery had been unwell for some time before his death.
Connery was 90 years old at the time of his death. His remains were cremated on the Caribbean island. In accordance with his wishes, his family planned to bring his ashes back to Scotland, while also honoring his desire to scatter some in the Bahamas.
Following his death, numerous celebrities, including Robert De Niro, Nicolas Cage, and Kevin Costner, paid tribute to the legendary actor. An award was established in his name in 2024 by the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Sean Connery Foundation, recognizing excellence in feature filmmaking.
