Published 09:52 IST, April 7th 2020
Bond Girl Honor & 'The Avengers' star Honor Blackman passes away aged 94
Bond Girl Honor Blackman is known for her role of Pussy Galore in 'Goldfinger'. She has reportedly passed away at the age of 94. Read on to get more details.
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British actress Hor Blackman, who is best kwn for her iconic role as Pussy Galore in Sean Connery's James Bond movie Goldfinger bread her last on Monday. It has been reported that she died of old- complications at of 94. Reports claim that she was surrounded by her family members as she passed away on Monday, April 6. As reported by a British news portal, Hor Blackman’s family said that she passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Lewes, East Sussex.
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About Bond Girl
At 39, Hor Blackman became oldest Bond girl when she starred opposite Sean Connery in Goldfinger. Although Hor Blackman was five years older than Sean Connery, she sparkled in role. Hor Blackman was trained in martial arts, which helped her get role of pilot Pussy Galore. Pussy Galore was an associate of gold-obsessed Bond villain Goldfinger. However, she later becomes a Bond ally, in third James Bond film of 1964.
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In an interview, Hor Blackman h once mitted that she was alrey a James Bond fan when movie was offered to her. However, she was asked to re vel- Goldfinger before taking up film. She revealed that by time she h finished reing vel, she was convinced that role was absolutely meant for her.
Hor Blackman at 39, was a dispatch rider during Second World War. However, she came to public tice as feisty, black-cl female nt in 1960s TV show Avengers. In a statement, her family described Hor Blackman as a combination of ‘beauty, brains and physical prowess’. y also stated that she h a distinct voice as well as a strong work ethic. statement furr res that she has given a great amount of contribution to some iconic films as well as atre productions.
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A doting mor and grandmor
Along with being extremely committed to her art and possessing a huge creative talent, she was also greatly ored as a mor and a grandmor. Hor Blackman is survived by her two kids Barnaby and Lottie, as well as her grandchildren Oscar, Daisy, Toby and Olive. former Bond Girl's family members stated in a statement that she was much loved and will be missed immensely.
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09:52 IST, April 7th 2020