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.

Mexican actor Emilio Echevarría has died aged 80Getty He played Raoul in the James Bond film Die Another Day Columbia PicturesRaoul was a Cuban intelligence operative who helped James Bond during his mission[/caption]

His death was officially...