Sean Connery’s James Bond Pistol From ‘Dr. No’ Goes up for Auction

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A fan of James Bond just couldn’t say no to owning a piece of movie memorabilia used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film.

the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film, 1962’s “Dr. No,” for $256,000.

The death of 90-year-old Sean Connery at the end of October shocked many who looked up to and admired him as an actor.

Sean Connery’s cause of death has been revealed. The legendary actor, best known for being the first person to portray James Bond in a movie, died earlier this year at age 90 after stepping out of the spotlight many years prior to his death.

Sean Connery’s cause of death has been revealed.  The legendary actor, best known for being the first person to portray James Bond in a movie, died earlier this year at age 90 after stepping out of the spotlight many years prior to his death.  According to TMZ, which cites the Scottish actor’s death certificate, he died in his sleep from pneumonia, heart failure and old age.

READ MORE: In Pictures: Stars pay tribute to Sir Sean ConneryRoles in Highlander, The Untouchables and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade helped seal his position as one of Britain’s best-loved stars.As one of the most high-profile supporters of Scottish independence, many expected Connery to make an appearance on the campaign trail in the run-up to the historic vote on September 18 2014.His words were used to galvanise support at the launch of the Yes campaign two years previously, when the

passed away in the early hours of October 31 at his home in the Bahamas. And medics have now revealed the cause of his death.His death certificate lists that the star died in his sleep as a result of pneumonia, respiratory failure, old age and atrial fibrillation - an irregular heart beat.