007 Travelers is saddened to hear that Sir Christopher Lee has passed away.
He died at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital after suffering respiratory problems.
Source: The Telegraph
Who: Sir Christopher Lee
Born: 27 May 1922
Died: 7 June 2015
He was closely identified with the role of Saruman the White in "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy" (2001-3) and Count Dracula in "Dracula" (1958).
Bond fans remember him for his role as Francisco Scaramanga in "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974). He was also a step-cousin of Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond spy novels.
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In quotes:
On the industry: "There are many vampires in the world today - you only have to think of the film business"
On fame: "In Britain, any degree of success is met with envy and resentment."
On James Bond: "Pierce Brosnan was by far the best and closest to the character."
On Hammer Horror: "They gave me this great opportunity, made me a well-known face all over the world for which I am profoundly grateful."
On his craft: "I think acting is a mixture of instinct, imagination and inventiveness. All you can learn as an actor is basic technique."
On Peter Cushing: "He really was the most gentle and generous of men. I have often said he died because he was too good for this world."
On the wider world: "There is decline in morals, ideals, manners, respect, truthfulness: just about everything, in fact."
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