‘He helped create the modern blockbuster’: 007 Daniel Craig leads A-list tributes to iconic Bond Sir Sean Connery following his death at 90
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It was announced on Saturday that James Bond legend Sir Sean Connery died in his sleep aged 90 following a long illness.
Celebrities from across the showbiz world paid tribute to the iconic actor following news of his tragic passing, with many calling him a ‘legend’ and the ‘best ever’ 007 to grace the screen.
Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman, Salma Hayek, and Elizabeth Hurley lead the those sharing gushing messages of farewell to the star, with the No Time To Die star sharing a statement via the franchise’s official Twitter page that read: ‘It is with such sadness that I heard of the passing of one of the true greats of cinema.
‘He helped create the modern blockbuster’: 007 Daniel Craig led the A-list tributes to iconic Bond Sir Sean Connery following his death at 90 on Saturday
‘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.’
The Wolverine actor also paid his respects to Connery, writing on Twitter: ‘I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace.’
Icon: The No Time To Die star sharing a statement via the franchise’s official Twitter page that read: ‘Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more. He defined an era and a style’
Salma shared a snap of Connery looking reflective in a black-and-white snap to her Instagram, saying: ‘It saddens me that today the legendary Sean Connery passed away.
‘At least he lived to be 90. My heart goes out to his close ones. May he rest in peace.’
Elizabeth took to her social media to share a snap of Connery during his Bond heyday, as he read a book on a yacht while dressed in a pair of shorts, and she gushed: ‘RIP the glorious Sean Connery.’