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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.

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Sir Christopher Lee's moving Bafta fellowship speech

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

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