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SIR Sean Connery’s widow, Micheline, paid tribute to her “magnificent” late husband by saying she was there when he “got away safely.”
The acting legend passed away at the age of 90, after suffering from dementia during his final months.
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His wife Micheline, who was married to the James Bond actor for 45 years, told the Mail on Sunday: “It wasn’t a life for him.
“He wasn’t able to express himself lately. At least he died in his sleep and it was so peaceful.
“I was with him the whole time and he just ran away. It was what I wanted.
“He had dementia and it took its toll. He got his dying wish to escape without any problem.”
The couple met in 1970 at a golf tournament and she became Connery’s second wife.
Speaking of his death, he added: “He was beautiful and we had a wonderful life together. He was a model of a man.
‘MAN MODEL’
“It’s going to be very difficult without him, I know.
“But he couldn’t last forever and he went in peace.”
Sir Sean, who played Bond from 1962-71, won a number of acting awards, including an Oscar, two Bafta Awards, and three Golden Globes.
He was also knighted by the Queen at the Palace of Holyrood in 2000.
The Scottish actor landed his first role as 007 in ‘Dr. No, ‘which propelled him to international stardom.
His later Bond films, including ‘From Russia With Love’ and ‘Goldfinger’, are still considered some of the best in the series.
Before stardom, Sir Sean worked as a milkman in Edinburgh after leaving school at age 14.
She worked in the Navy and then had a variety of jobs and spent time as a truck driver and babysitter.
He became interested in bodybuilding and his acting career began after visiting London in 1953 to participate in the Mr Universe competition.
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Since then, tributes have come to remember the acting legend.
Bond actor Daniel Craig wrote: “It was with such sadness that I learned of the passing of one of the real greats of cinema.
“Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and much more. He defined an era and a style.
“The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in megawatts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.”
The British Film Institute said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of iconic 90-year-old actor Sir Sean Connery.”
James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said: “We are devastated by the news of Sir Sean Connery’s passing.
“He was and will always be remembered as the original James Bond, whose indelible entry into film history began when he announced those unforgettable words: ‘The name is Bond … James Bond.’
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Sean, worth an estimated £ 266 million, donated a significant portion of his proceeds to the Scottish International Education Trust to help students from poor backgrounds like his own.
The Scottish superstar retired from acting in 2006 and from public life entirely in 2011.
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