Sean Connery and his son, Jason Joseph Connery | Sean Connery and his granddaughter, Saskia | Source: Getty Images instagram.com/saskiaconnery
Sean Connery’s son Jason said his dad was not a “monster” after his mom made tabloids believe otherwise. Although his ex-wife claimed he didn’t leave their son with an inheritance, Jason and Connery’s granddaughter, Saskia, continued to adore him, here’s why.
In October 2020, Connery passed away. It was a massive loss to the film and TV industry and an even bigger loss to his family, who still miss him dearly. Connery was 90 when he passed away in the Bahamas.
He was surrounded by his family as he passed in his sleep at his home. After his death, his family made it their mission to carry out his final wish regarding his ashes. His wife of 45 years, his only son, three stepchildren, and grandchildren survived him.
ean Connery arrives to the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Al Pacino held at the Kodak Theatre on June 7, 2007 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Connery’s cause of death was heart failure caused by pneumonia and old age. It was said that he an irregular heartbeat that caused poor blood flow. Before he passed, he made it known to his family that he wanted his ashes scattered in his home country of Scotland, which they were.
While his wife and children did all they could to keep him happy in his final days and respect his dying wishes, Connery did not always live such a happy life with supportive family.
Jason is Sean’s son with first-wife and Australian actress Diane Cilento. The “Hunt for Red October” actor and Cilento tied the knot in 1962 but ended their marriage ten years later, with Cilento coming out with many allegations against Sean.
Sean Connery and Diane Cilento (1933 – 2011) smile as they pose at the 21st Golden Globe Awards ceremony, Los Angeles, California, March 11, 1964 | Source: Getty Images
Cilento, like her husband, was an acclaimed stage and screen performer. With a husky voice and a perfectly carved body, the blond beauty...