British actress Honor Blackman, perhaps best known for playing Bond girl Pussy Galore, has died aged 94.
The actress shot to international stardom as Pussy Galore at the age of 38 - starring alongside Sean Connery in the 1964 film 'Goldfinger'.
In a statement, her family said: "It's with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Honor Blackman aged 94.
"She died peacefully of natural causes at home in Lewes, Sussex, surrounded by her family.
1964 file photo of Honor Blackman, who played Pussy Galore, alongside co-star Sean Connery | Image: PA/PA Wire/PA Images"She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her two adopted children Barnaby and Lottie, and her four grandchildren Daisy, Oscar, Olive and Toby.
"As well as being a much adored mother and grandmother, Honor was an actor of hugely prolific creative talent; with an extraordinary combination of beauty, brains and physical prowess, along with her unique voice and a dedicated work ethic she achieved an unparalleled iconic status in the world of film and entertainment and with absolute commitment to her craft and total professionalism in all her endeavours she contributed to some of the great films and theatre productions of our times."
She also played Cathy Gale in 'The Avengers' and the vengeful goddess Hera in the Ray Harryhausen and Charles H Schneer production of 'Jason And The Argonauts'.
She also portrayed Laura West on the TV series 'The Upper Hand'.
