James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

Actor Richard Kiel, who became famous for his role as steel-toothed villain Jaws in a pair of James Bond films, has died at the age of 74.

Kiel died Wednesday afternoon at a hospital in Fresno, California, reports TMZ.com.

Kiel brokehis leg last week and was in the hospital. However, it is unclear if his death was connected to the leg injury.

The 7 ft 2 inch tall Kiel also co-starred with actor Adam Sandler in the golf classic "Happy Gilmore."