Mexico City (Mexico) - The "James Bond" star Emilio Echevarría has died at the age of 80.

The sad news was announced last Sunday by the Mexican Academy of Film Studies. The actor passed away in Mexico City .

Details of the exact time and cause of his death have not yet been released.

Echevarría's acting career spanned almost five decades, during which he appeared in numerous films.

His ability to portray complex and multi-faceted characters made him a highly regarded actor.

He is particularly remembered for his roles alongside Brad Pitt (61) in "Babel" and "James Bond 007 - Die Another Day".

The actor is survived by his daughter Lourdes, who is also an actress and has appeared in several Mexican films.