Harrison Ford has shared a heartfelt tribute to Sean Connery, who played his onscreen father in Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.
In an official statement delivered to Variety on Monday, the actor opened up about the time he spent with the late James Bond star while filming the 1989 movie, stating: "He was my father…not in life…but in 'Indy 3' [sic]"
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Ford continued:
"You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the sidecar of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain trail and getting to watch him squirm.
"God, we had fun. If he’s in heaven, I hope they have golf courses. Rest in peace, dear friend."
Per BBC News, Connery died in his sleep at his home in the Bahamas at the age of 90. The news of his passing was confirmed by his son on Saturday, October 31.
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Per Variety, Star Wars creator and Indiana Jones co-creator George Lucas also paid his respects to the Scottish actor, writing:
"Sir Sean Connery, through his talent and drive, left an indelible mark in cinematic history. His audiences spanned generations, each with favorite roles he played.
"He will always hold a special place in my heart as Indy’s dad. With an air of intelligent authority and sly sense of comedic mischief, only someone like Sean Connery could render Indiana Jones immediately into boyish regret or relief through a stern fatherly chiding or rejoiceful hug.
"I’m thankful for having had the good fortune to have known and worked with him. My thoughts are with his family."
Meanwhile, fellow Bond actor Pierce Brosnan wrote to his 1.4 million Instagram followers "Sir Sean Connery, you were my greatest James Bond as a boy, and as a man who became James Bond himself."
"You cast a long shadow of cinematic splendor that will live on forever. You led the way for us all who followed in your iconic footsteps.
"Each man in his turn looked to you with reverence and admiration as we forged ahead with our own interpretations of the role. You were mighty in every way, as an actor, and as a man, and will remain so till the end of time.
"[You] were loved by the world, and will be missed. God bless, rest now, be at peace."
"He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.
"He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course."
Pierce Brosnan has taken to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to the late James Bond star Sir Sean Connery.
Yesterday (October 31), Connery's family revealed that the Oscar-winning star had passed away in his sleep at the age of 90 at his home in the Bahamas.
Following the news of the actor's passing, many people have shared their tributes to Connery and reflected on his role as the first man to play James Bond on the big screen - including Pierce Brosnan, who played Bond between 1995 and 2002.
Writing to his 1.4 million Instagram followers, Brosnan described Connery as the "greatest James Bond", and said the late star will be missed.
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"Sir Sean Connery, you were my greatest James Bond as a boy, and as a man who became James Bond himself," Brosnan typed.
"You cast a long shadow of cinematic splendor that will live on forever. You led the way for us all who followed in your iconic footsteps.
"Each man in his turn looked to you with reverence and admiration as we forged ahead with our own interpretations of the role. You were mighty in every way, as an actor and as a man, and will remain so till the end of time.
"[You] were loved by the world, and will be missed. God bless, rest now, be at peace."
But Brosnan isn't the only Bond star to pay their respects to the late Sir Sean, as current James Bond star Daniel Craig also shared a tribute to the man many consider to be the greatest 007 ever.
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Describing Connery as "one of the true greats of cinema", Craig said: "Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more.
"He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.
"He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones."
And in reference to Connery's love of the sport, he added: "Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course."
Former James Bond star George Lazenby, who portrayed the spy in the 1969 movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service, also penned a touching tribute to Connery. He wrote:
"Only a few weeks ago I was wishing Sean all the best for his 90th birthday. Now, I'm very sad to be condoling with his family and friends.
"Of course, Sean Connery as James Bond inspired me personally but seems to have encapsulated an age, the Sixties.
"I met Sean a couple of times and I was pleased he'd given my Bond film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, his seal of approval.
"He was going to do my film many times and felt it was the best of the Fleming tales. But, to me, the most important thing was his work went far beyond Bond: into charity, into family, into politics and into golf. A man after my own heart.
"A great actor, a great man and underappreciated artist has left us.
"My thoughts are with Lady Micheline and Sean's children and grandchildren. Only love, George XXX"
And per the New York Times, Timothy Dalton, who portrayed James Bond in the movies The Living Daylights (1987) and License To Kill (1989), said in a statement:
"Sean was a wonderful presence. A great leading man."
Several other members of the James Bond family also paid their respects to the late star.
The family of the late actor Roger Moore - who portrayed 007 on the big screen seven times - said in a heartfelt tribute:
"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."
And James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a shared statement:
"We are devastated by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery.
"He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words — 'The name’s Bond... James Bond' — he revolutionized the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent.
"He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him."
And Dame Shirley Bassey - who sang the themes to three Bond films including Goldfinger - paid tribute saying:
"I'm incredibly saddened to hear of Sean's passing. My thoughts are with his family. He was a wonderful person, a true gentleman and we will be forever connected by Bond."
Since Sir Sean's passing, his widow, Micheline Roquebrune, has opened up about the star's battle with dementia.
Earlier today, the family of Sir Sean Connery revealed that the actor had passed away at the age of 90.
Per BBC News, the legendary James Bond star died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time", his son confirmed.
Now, current James Bond star Daniel Craig has paid his respects to the man many consider to be the greatest 007 ever.
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Describing Connery as "one of the true greats of cinema", Craig said: "Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more.
"He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster.
"He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones."
And in reference to Connery's love of the sport, he added: "Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course."
Dame Shirley Bassey, who sang the themes to three Bond films including Goldfinger, paid tribute saying: "I'm incredibly saddened to hear of Sean's passing. My thoughts are with his family. He was a wonderful person, a true gentleman and we will be forever connected by Bond."
Many other stars and members of the James Bond family also paid their respects to the late star.
The family of the late actor Roger Moore - who portrayed 007 on the big screen seven times - said in a heartfelt tribute:
"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."
And James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a shared statement:
"We are devastated by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery.
"He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words — 'The name’s Bond... James Bond' — he revolutionized the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent.
"He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him."
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon also spoke out on social media, as the nation "mourns one of her best-loved sons".
Sturgeon wrote in a lengthy Twitter thread: "I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best-loved sons.
"Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors.
"Sean will be remembered best as James Bond – the classic 007 – but his roles were many and varied. He was a global legend but, first and foremost, a patriotic and proud Scot – his towering presence at the opening of @ScotParl in 1999 showed his love for the country of his birth."
She added that Connery was "a lifelong advocate of an independent Scotland and those of us who share that belief owe him a great debt of gratitude".
Sturgeon concluded by saying: "It was a privilege to have known Sean.
"When I last spoke to him it was clear even then that his health was failing – but the voice, the spirit, and the passion that we all loved so well were still there. I will miss him. Scotland will miss him. The world will miss him. My thoughts and condolences are with Micheline, their children, and all the family. RIP Sir Sean Connery."
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Jurassic Park legend and Connery's co-star in The Hunt for Red October Sam Niell wrote: "Every day on set with #SeanConnery was an object lesson in how to act on screen. But all that charisma and power- that was utterly unique to Sean.
Connery was born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland on August 15, 1930.
Connery first starred as James Bond in the 1962 movie Dr. No. He would reprise his role as Bond for the movies From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
He would return to play Bond for the final time in the 1983 movie Never Say Never Again (which was not produced by Eon Productions).
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The Hollywood legend is also known for his other roles in movies like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), and The Rock (1996).
Along with two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes, Connery scooped the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1988 for his role as an Irish cop in The Untouchables.
Connery would go on to receive a long-overdue knighthood from the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000.
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He is survived by wife Micheline Roquebrune, his son by Cilento, actor Jason Connery; and a grandson from Jason’s marriage to actress Mia Sara.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans at this time.
Earlier today, the family of Sir Sean Connery revealed that the actor had passed away at the age of 90.
The Scottish actor is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Ian Flemming's British spy, James Bond - appearing in seven of the most popular movies in the franchise.
Now, people have flooded to social media to pay their respects to the "best ever James Bond".
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The family of the late actor Roger Moore - who portrayed 007 on the big screen seven times - said in a heartfelt tribute:
"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."
And James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a shared statement:
"We are devastated by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery.
"He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words — 'The name’s Bond... James Bond' — he revolutionized the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent.
"He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him."
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon also spoke out on social media, as the nation "mourns one of her best-loved sons".
Sturgeon wrote in a lengthy Twitter thread: "I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best-loved sons.
"Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors.
"Sean will be remembered best as James Bond – the classic 007 – but his roles were many and varied. He was a global legend but, first and foremost, a patriotic and proud Scot – his towering presence at the opening of @ScotParl in 1999 showed his love for the country of his birth."
She added that Connery was "a lifelong advocate of an independent Scotland and those of us who share that belief owe him a great debt of gratitude".
Sturgeon concluded by saying: "It was a privilege to have known Sean.
"When I last spoke to him it was clear even then that his health was failing – but the voice, the spirit, and the passion that we all loved so well were still there. I will miss him. Scotland will miss him. The world will miss him. My thoughts and condolences are with Micheline, their children, and all the family. RIP Sir Sean Connery."
[[imagecaption|| Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore) meets Sean Connery (James Bond) before the filming of the third Bond movie 'Goldfinger'. Credit: PA Images]]
Jurassic Park legend and Connery's co-star in The Hunt for Red October Sam Niell wrote: "Every day on set with #SeanConnery was an object lesson in how to act on screen. But all that charisma and power- that was utterly unique to Sean.
Connery was born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland on August 15, 1930.
Connery first starred as James Bond in the 1962 movie Dr. No. He would reprise his role as Bond for the movies From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
He would return to play Bond for the final time in the 1983 movie Never Say Never Again (which was not produced by Eon Productions).
[[imagecaption|| A scene from the 1963 film From Russia With Love. Credit: PA Images]]
The Hollywood legend is also known for his other roles in movies like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), and The Rock (1996).
Along with two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes, Connery scooped the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1988 for his role as an Irish cop in The Untouchables.
Connery would go on to receive a long-overdue knighthood from the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000.
[[imagecaption|| Sir Sean Connery with wife Micheline after he was formally knighted by the Queen during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Credit: PA Images]]
He is survived by wife Micheline Roquebrune, his son by Cilento, actor Jason Connery; and a grandson from Jason’s marriage to actress Mia Sara.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans at this time.
Following the passing of Sir Sean Connery, many stars of the James Bond movies have shared their memories of working with the man many consider to be the "greatest James Bond ever".
Connery's family revealed on Saturday (October 31), that the Oscar winner had passed away in his sleep at the age of 90 at his home in the Bahamas.
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Following heartfelt tributes from 007 actors Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan, now perhaps Connery's Dr. No co-star Ursula Andress has spoken out about working with the big-screen icon.
Perhaps Connery's most iconic and recognizable co-star out of all of his Bond movies, Andress played the bikini-clad Honey Ryder in Eon Productions' first movie in the franchise back in 1962.
The legendary Bond girl spoke to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera about working with Connery, recalling how the Scottish was "was full of vitality" and "of passion for women".
Speaking about Connery's passing, Andress said: "I feel great pain over Sean Connery's death.
"He was a great man. Today, such men no longer exist, they are all too narcissistic, too absorbed in themselves. Someone like Sean is hard to find today. He was a great friend and a fabulous actor."
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Speaking about the moment she first met Connery, Andress said: "I was a little scared. We were on the set in Kingston and I didn't know Jamaica.
"We met for the first time in the dining room of the small hotel where we were staying; he was alone at the table and I was fearful. But then it all passed. During the making of the film he was very protective of me, adorable, fantastic."
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Recalling the friendship between the two, the 84-year-old star said: "He had a sense of humor that I liked a lot. The last time I saw him was in Switzerland. Sean had a house near me in Gstaad.
"We spent many evenings together and he would invite me everywhere, Monte Carlo, London, New York, from when we met until now we always remained friends."
She concluded by saying: "We lived some beautiful moments and I will always have fabulous memories.
"For me, Sean is not dead. He will always be alive, with me forever."
Per the BBC, the news of the legendary actor's passing was confirmed by his family.
The Scottish actor is best known for his portrayal of Ian Flemming's British spy, James Bond - appearing in seven of the most popular movies in the franchise.
[[imagecaption|| Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore) meets Sean Connery (James Bond) before the filming of the third Bond movie 'Goldfinger'. Credit: PA Images]]
He was born in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland on August 15, 1930.
Connery first starred as 007 in the 1962 movie Dr. No. He would reprise his role as Bond for the movies From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
He would return to play Bond for the final time in the 1983 movie Never Say Never Again (which was not produced by Eon Productions).
[[imagecaption|| A scene from the 1963 film From Russia With Love. Credit: PA Images]]
The Hollywood legend is also known for his other roles in movies like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), and The Rock (1996).
Along with two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes, Connery scooped the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1988 for his role as an Irish cop in The Untouchables.
Connery would go on to receive a long-overdue knighthood from the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000.
[[imagecaption|| Sir Sean Connery with wife Micheline after he was formally knighted by the Queen during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Credit: PA Images]]
The iconic actor married actress Diane Cilento in 1962, before divorcing in 1973.
He would go on to marry his second wife, painter Micheline Roquebrune, in 1975.
He is survived by Roquebrune, his son by Cilento, actor Jason Connery; and a grandson from Jason’s marriage to actress Mia Sara.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans at this time.
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