British actress Eunice Gayson, who played the first ever Bond girl in the James Bond franchise, passed away at the age of 90.
Gayson died on June 8. A post from her Twitter account read, "An amazing lady who left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She will be very much missed."
James Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli paid tribute to Gayson via tweet from the movie's official account.
“We are so sad to learn that Eunice Gayson, our very first 'Bond girl' who played Sylvia Trench in DR. NO and FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE has passed away. Our sincere thoughts are with her family.”
According to a report by The Guardian, Gayson was the one who initiated the now famous Jame Bond catchphrase. In the scene in the 1962 film Dr No, Gayson's character meets Sean Connery's James Bond at the Le Cercle Club casino. Bond asks her name, “I admire your courage, Miss, er?” She replies, “Trench, Sylvia Trench. I admire your luck, Mr...?”
“Bond, James Bond,” Connery replies.
Gayson was also part of From Russia With Love. She was originally considered for the part of Miss Moneypenny. But the role went to Lois Maxwell in the end.
The actor was born in Surrey, UK in 1928.
