Film star Sir Christopher Lee dies aged 93
Sir Christopher Lee, most recently known for his roles in The Lord Of The Rings and Star Wars has died aged 93.
Sir Christopher Lee, most recently known for his roles in The Lord Of The Rings and Star Wars has died aged 93.
In 2011, at the age of 88, Sir Christopher Lee was awarded the Bafta fellowship in recognition of his decades on the big screen.
The moving ceremony saw the veteran actor given a standing ovation by his peers, while he spoke about his pride at taking the award.
I think there was a newspaper this morning that said I was going to cry - something I don't often do, in films at any rate.
But it's a very emotional moment for me. I'm thankful that I don't follow in the steps of the great Stanley Kubrick, whose award was posthumous.
Sir Christopher Lee enjoyed a distinguished career littered with some of the biggest movies in history. Here are some of his best moments.
Lord Of The Rings and Star Wars star Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93.