Sir Christopher Lee Dies At 93; Known For Lord Of The Rings & Dracula

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Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee has died aged 93.

The acting legend, who who has appeared in numerous movies, appeared as Saruman in Lord Of The Rings and Stars Wars, passed away at 8.30am on Sunday at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He was said to have been treated at the hospital for respiratory problems and heart failure in the last 3 weeks.

Sir Christopher played Dracula in a series of classic films produced by Hammer Horror, and played Bond villain Scaramanga in 1974’s The Man With the Golden Gun.

Sir Christopher Lee as Saruman in Lord Of The Rings

Sir Christopher was married to his wife Brigit for more than 50 years, they married in 1961.

The couple had a daughter, Christina Erika Carandini Lee.

Sir Christopher & his wife Birgit in 2012