VIDEO : Sir Christopher Lee Dead -- 'Lord of the Rings' Star Dies at 93

Sir Christopher Lee -- who starred in some of the most famous and fantastic film franchises of all-time -- died in London. He was 93.
The Guardian reports that Lee had been hospitalized for respiratory problems and heart failure.
Lee's first iconic role was as Dracula, but fortunately the thespian was never completely type cast. As knighted actor went on to play many villains from the James Bond franchise to 'Lord of the Rings' played
He married his wife Birgit in 1961 and the couple had one daughter together. The family had no comment as he passed away on a Sunday.??