We are so sad to learn that Eunice Gayson our very first Bond girl who played Sylvia Trench in DR. NO and FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE has passed away Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a statement on Twitter.Our sincere thoughts are with her family.A post shared on the actress official Twitter feed confirmed she died Friday. The message said she would be greatly missed and remembered her as an amazing lady who left a lasting impression on everyone she met.Gayson cemented her place in pop culture history with her portrayal of the sultry Sylvia Trench and is famous for setting up one of James Bonds most iconic moments.While enjoying a card game with the Sean Connerys 007 at Le Cercle Club casino she suggests upping the stakes to which Bond replies: I admire your courage Miss Trench. Sylvia Trench she fires back. I admire your luck Mr. ...Bond James Bond the agent at the time played by Sean Connery responds.Born in Surrey U.K. in 1928 Grayson has several on screen roles including Hammer Horrors The Revenge of Frankenstein before appearing in Dr. No in 1962.She returned as Sylvia Trench in From Russia with Love making her the only Bond girl to appear in two Bond films. Trench was originally slated to be a recurring character but that idea was eventually scrapped by Goldfinger director Guy Hamilton.Gaysons career has spanned more than 50 years. Following her successful turn in the 007 franchise Gayson starred in television series including The Saint and The Avengers.
