<p>Honor Blackman, one of most memorable co-stars of the early James Bond films, has died at the age of 94, her family said on Monday.</p>.<p>The actress shot to fame in her late 30s after playing legendary Bond girl Pussy Galore in the 1964 movie "Goldfinger", starring alongside Sean Connery.</p>.<p>It was only the third instalment in the storied spy franchise, and received critical acclaim and box office success.</p>.<p>"It's with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Honor Blackman aged 94," the family said in a statement.</p>.<p>"She died peacefully of natural causes at home in Lewes, Sussex, surrounded by her family.</p>.<p>"As well as being a much adored mother and grandmother, Honor was an actor of hugely prolific creative talent."</p>.<p>Her family added she possessed "an extraordinary combination of beauty, brains and physical prowess, along with her unique voice and a dedicated work ethic".</p>.<p>Blackman also became well-known in Britain for playing the character Cathy Gale in the popular 1960s TV spy series The Avengers.</p>.<p>Her successful career also included theatre roles in productions such as The Sound Of Music, My Fair Lady and Cabaret.</p>.<p>British comedian and actor David Walliams was among those to pay tribute to the iconic star.</p>.<p>"Farewell Honor Blackman," he said on Twitter. "She will live forever as Pussy Galore in 'Goldfinger'."</p>.<p>Blackman was five years older than Connery whom she starred opposite in "Goldfinger" and is thought to be the oldest actress ever to play a Bond girl.</p>.<p>"Most of the Bond girls have been bimbos," the BBC reported her saying once. "I have never been a bimbo."</p>
<p>Honor Blackman, one of most memorable co-stars of the early James Bond films, has died at the age of 94, her family said on Monday.</p>.<p>The actress shot to fame in her late 30s after playing legendary Bond girl Pussy Galore in the 1964 movie "Goldfinger", starring alongside Sean Connery.</p>.<p>It was only the third instalment in the storied spy franchise, and received critical acclaim and box office success.</p>.<p>"It's with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Honor Blackman aged 94," the family said in a statement.</p>.<p>"She died peacefully of natural causes at home in Lewes, Sussex, surrounded by her family.</p>.<p>"As well as being a much adored mother and grandmother, Honor was an actor of hugely prolific creative talent."</p>.<p>Her family added she possessed "an extraordinary combination of beauty, brains and physical prowess, along with her unique voice and a dedicated work ethic".</p>.<p>Blackman also became well-known in Britain for playing the character Cathy Gale in the popular 1960s TV spy series The Avengers.</p>.<p>Her successful career also included theatre roles in productions such as The Sound Of Music, My Fair Lady and Cabaret.</p>.<p>British comedian and actor David Walliams was among those to pay tribute to the iconic star.</p>.<p>"Farewell Honor Blackman," he said on Twitter. "She will live forever as Pussy Galore in 'Goldfinger'."</p>.<p>Blackman was five years older than Connery whom she starred opposite in "Goldfinger" and is thought to be the oldest actress ever to play a Bond girl.</p>.<p>"Most of the Bond girls have been bimbos," the BBC reported her saying once. "I have never been a bimbo."</p>