James Bond star dead: Emilio Echevarria who acted alongside Pierce Brosnan & featured in Brad Pitt film Babel dies at 80
RENOWNED Mexican actor Emilio Echevarría, best known for his role in the James Bond film Die Another Day, has died at the age of 80.
Echevarría, whose acting career spanned nearly five decades, passed away on Saturday in Mexico City.
His death was officially announced on Monday by The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences.
The actor gained global recognition for his role as Raoul alongside Pierce Brosnan in the 2002 Bond film.
Echevarría began his career in Mexican theatre and film, steadily building a reputation as one of the country’s most skilled actors.
He gained widespread acclaim for his role in Amores Perros (2000), directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, where he played El Chivo, a homeless man with a haunting past.
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The film, a critical and commercial success, introduced him to international audiences and remains one of his most iconic performances.
Throughout his career, Echevarría appeared in numerous Mexican films, showcasing his ability to portray complex and diverse characters.
His roles often explored themes of human struggle, redemption, and resilience.
Echevarría also ventured into Hollywood, where he acted in a handful of notable projects, including his role in the James Bond franchise.
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In the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day, the Mexican star played Raoul, a Cuban intelligence operative who aids James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) during his mission.
Raoul provides Bond with essential equipment and information as he navigates Havana to track down the film’s antagonist, Zao.
Though a supporting character, Raoul’s alliance with Bond make him a memorable part of the film.
The actor is survived by his daughter Lourdes, who's also an actor and appeared in several Mexican films.
It comes after Vic Flick, the iconic guitarist behind the legendary James Bond theme riff, died in November following a battle with Alzheimer's.
His son, Kevin, announced on social media that the guitarist star behind the famous Bond track died aged 87.
Vic worked with renowned artists such as The Beatles, Tom Jones, the Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Cliff Richard during his illustrious career.
The popular guitarist was reportedly paid £6 to record Monty Norman's theme tune for the first James Bond film, Dr No.
The iconic theme song was recorded in 1962 and went on to become a worldwide classic, synonymous with the James Bond franchise.
The famous guitar would later be displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio.
Vic also received a lifetime achievement award from the National Guitar Museum in 2013.
They hailed him as "one of the world's great guitarists."
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A spokesperson said: "We have been proud of our association with him. He will be missed."
Vic also featured on several other 007 soundtracks, including Shirley Bassey’s theme for the 1964 film Goldfinger.
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