Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To 007 'Legend' Sean Connery
Social media was flooded with love for Sean Connery on Saturday following the Scottish actor’s death overnight at the age of 90.
Celebrity fans and friends remembered and honored the first James Bond as a “legend” on and off the screen, while producers of the 007 movie franchise hailed him as being “undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him.”
I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/OU9QEy5fTB
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 31, 2020
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. He was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen in Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed. pic.twitter.com/VaFPHCM5Ou
— James Bond (@007) October 31, 2020
How infinitely sad to hear the news Sir Sean Connery has passed away. He and Roger were friends for many decades and Roger always maintained Sean was the best ever James Bond. RIP
— Sir Roger Moore (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) October 31, 2020
This man was really good to me. They say don’t meet your heroes. He exceeded all expectations. RIP Sean. #seanconnerypic.twitter.com/Ac0QCg7YYj
— liam cunningham (@liamcunningham1) October 31, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of the death of British acting legend Sir Sean Connery. He was a BAFTA Fellow, a BAFTA Special Award recipient and won a Leading Actor BAFTA in 1988 for The Name Of The Rose. pic.twitter.com/LLBs1zKWCI
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) October 31, 2020
Sean Connery was a movie legend, even far into his golden years. Our strongest Bonds were formed by him, and he was Untouchable. He passed today at age 90, a suave hero to the end.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 31, 2020