Tributes from Hugh Jackman, Abhishek Bachchan and others

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New Delhi:

The world has lost one of its true cinematic icons – the one and only Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90. James bond Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson shared this statement on Twitter: “We are devastated by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. He was and will always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entry into the Film history began when he announced those unforgettable words – “The name’s Bond … James Bond” – he revolutionized the world with his cruel and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. He is undoubtedly widely responsible for the success of the film series and we will be forever grateful to him. ” BBC reported that Sir Sean had been ill for some time and had died in his sleep.

For many moviegoers, Sir Sean Connery was not only the first, but also the ultimate James Bond, with 007 in 1962 Dr No and six subsequent films. However, although this was his final role, he was also admired and celebrated for performances in films such as The Red October Hunt, Searching Forrester, The Highlander, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, Trapping, The Man Who Wanted To Be King and The Incorruptibles, the last of which won him the award for best supporting role.

A flood of tributes flooded Twitter. Hugh Jackman wrote: “I grew up idolizing Sean Connery. A legend on and off the screen. Rest in peace.” Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: “We lost another legend today. After watching Highlander I hoped he would remain immortal. He will live on his immense work. RIP Sean Connery. There will never be a better Bond than you. “Sir Sean’s Red October Hunting Co-star Sam Neill tweeted, “Every day on set with Sean Connery was a lesson in how to act onscreen. But all that charisma and power – it was totally unique to Sean. RIP this great man, this great actor. “

I grew up idolizing #Sean Connery. A legend on screen and off. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/OU9QEy5fTB

– Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 31, 2020

We lost another legend today. After watching Highlander, I hoped he would remain immortal. He will live on his immense work. #TEAR Sean Connery. There will never be a better Bond than you.

– Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) October 31, 2020

Every day on the set with #Sean Connery was a lesson in how to act on screen. But all that charisma and power – which was absolutely unique to Sean. RIP this great man, this great actor. https://t.co/W8MQrFYlJ0

– Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) October 31, 2020

A Twitter account in memory of Sir Roger Moore, who died in 2017, tweeted: “How infinitely sad to hear the news that Sir Sean Connery has passed. He and Roger have been friends for many decades and Roger has always supported that Sean was the best James Bond ever.. RIP. ” Sir Roger played James Bond in seven films from 1973 Live and Let Die – he was the Bond in Octopus, which took place in India.

How infinitely sad to hear the news that Sir Sean Connery has passed away. He and Roger were friends for many decades and Roger always maintained that Sean was the best James Bond ever. TEAR

– Sir Roger Moore (legacy) (@sirrogermoore) October 31, 2020

Tributes were also shared by actress Elizabeth Hurley, author Stephen King and football legend Gary Lineker.

RIP the Glorious Sean Connery pic.twitter.com/pzQ20gtFz9

– Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) October 31, 2020

Sean Connery in his first leading role, as a washed-up boxer. He was a good actor and by most accounts a good guy. pic.twitter.com/q1kmxUrFGC

– Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 31, 2020

Shaken and, on this occasion, stirred upon learning that Sir Sean Connery has passed away. I have had the pleasure of playing golf with him on several occasions. A real character and for me the best Bond. James Bond should be immortal. TEAR

– Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 31, 2020

Farwell Sir Sean Connery – there will never be another.