President Trump pays his respects to the late Sean Connery

Donald Trump has taken to social media to pay his respects to the late James Bond actor Sean Connery.

In a tweet shared with his 87.3 million Twitter followers, the President of the United States spoke about his relationship with the legendary Scottish actor, calling him a "tough character."

Take a look at Connery's definitive performance as Bond in the trailer for Dr. No: 

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Trump stated:

"The legendary actor, 007 Sean Connery, has past on to even greener fairways. He was quite a guy, and a tough character.

"I was having a very hard time getting approvals for a big development in Scotland when Sean stepped in and shouted, 'Let him build the damn thing.' That was all I needed."

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Trump added:

"Everything went swimmingly from there. He was so highly regarded & respected in Scotland and beyond that years of future turmoil was avoided. Sean was a great actor and an even greater man. Sincere condolences to his family! [sic]"

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Trump is not the only celebrity to pay tribute to Connery. Fellow Bond actor Daniel Craig also shared his condolences, stating: "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. Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course."

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Meanwhile, Pierce Brosnan wrote to his 1.4 million Instagram followers that: "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."

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George Lazenby, who played Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, wrote to his 9,000 followers on Instagram that:

"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"

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Per BBC News, the Indiana Jones star died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90 after a long illness, with the news of his passing confirmed by his son on Saturday, October 31.