entertainment">Producers of the Bond films true Connery are “devastated” by the news. “He was and will always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entry into film history began when he announced those unforgettable words: ‘The name’s Bond … James Bond”, write Michael G. Wilson in Barbara Broccoli.
entertainment">“I grew up with Sean Connery as an idol,” writes actor Hugh Jackman. “A legend on and behind the scenes.”
entertainment">Also Sam Neill, the one with Connery in The Hunt for Red October played, make themselves heard on Twitter. “Every day on set with Sean Connery was an objective lesson in how to behave on screen,” writes the actor. “But all that charisma and power was totally unique to Sean.”
entertainment">Filmmaker Spike Lee calls Connery the best James Bond interpreter. “With all due respect to the other actors who played 007, but to me Sean is the man. He had the most beautiful women, coolest gadgets and best jokes. ”
entertainment">Actress Salma Hayek is sad about the death and wishes the family much strength. “Fortunately, he could live to be ninety,” she adds.
entertainment">Writer Stephen King calls Connery a “good actor” and a “fine man”.
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