Iconic Bond villain actor dies aged 92 as famous son issues heartfelt photo tribute
Bruce Glover, the character actor best known for his villainous role as Mr. Wint in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, has died at the age of 92.
His son, actor Crispin Glover, confirmed the news on Instagram on Saturday, revealing that his father passed away on March 12, 2025.
The announcement was accompanied by family photos and a simple tribute reading: “Bruce Herbert Glover / May 2, 1932 – March 12, 2025”.
No cause of death was given in the announcement, which has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans.
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Glover’s portrayal of the assassin Mr. Wint in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever remains his most iconic role, facing off against Sean Connery’s 007 as the henchman of the sinister Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
Glover’s impressive film career included playing Duffy in Roman Polanski’s Chinatown and Deputy Grady Coker in the Walking Tall series of films.
He also appeared in Hard Times and Bless the Beasts and Children during the 1970s, a particularly productive period in his career.
Later roles included appearances in Night of the Scarecrow, Die Hard Dracula and as Feldman, the wheelchair guy in Ghost World, where he shared the screen with Steve Buscemi and a young Scarlett Johansson.
His distinctive look and voice often led to him being cast as villains throughout his career.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 2, 1932, during the Great Depression, Glover initially considered careers in painting and football before finding his way to acting.
His unusual entry into performance came when a fellow art student recruited him to wear a nearly 100-pound gorilla suit for a burlesque act.
Glover’s acting ambitions were temporarily paused when he was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War in 1953.
In 2007, Glover collaborated with his son Crispin on the surreal drama It is Fine! Everything Is Fine, which Crispin co-directed.
Glover is survived by his two sons, Crispin and Michael Leigh Glover. His wife, actor and dancer Betty Krachey, predeceased him in 2016.
One fan shared they were: “Just thinking about your dad in one of the James Bond movies. May he rest in peace.”
“Crispin, I’m so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many in-depth conversations with your dad way back when. A terrific actor who leaves a great legacy,” another added.
“Sorry to hear about your dad passing. I remember many years ago when you came to our house for boyscout, my dad was your boyscout leader… At the time I was a kid but I knew your dad was famous and yes I was a bit starstruck when he came to our house to pick you up and meet with my dad. I just wanted to tell you it was a treat to meet your dad,” a third fan revealed.
A fourth wrote: “So sorry for your loss, Crispin. I know it’s never enough, but how wonderful to have him in your life for as long as you did.”