It’s rare for actors to have work that span across multiple generations, but for Sean Connery that rings so true.
That’s why fans everywhere were crushed when they learned about his passing on Saturday. The former James Bond star passed away at 90 years old, according to the BBC. They were notified by his son, Jason, that he passed away in his sleep next to family.
Connery was a star amongst stars. Through an acting career that touched five decades, he played in countless classic films including The Hunt for Red October, Highlander as well as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
He is best known to some as the original 007, as he played James Bond across a number of Bond films.
Peers and fans alike took to Twitter to mourn the fallen icon.
I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/OU9QEy5fTB
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 31, 2020
It says something for the extraordinary charisma of this Edinburgh lad to have created the most iconic character in film & then, rather than be typecast by it, become equally famous for just being Sean Connery. A real screen legend; oft imitated (by all!) but never equalled. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/TOdAI0Fxnv
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) October 31, 2020
Rest in peace Sean Connery! Thank you for being an amazing man and an amazing James Bond. Your legacy will not be forgotten pic.twitter.com/7eOMFVCxqg
— Deji (@Deji) October 31, 2020
Sean Connery . Sir . Your legend will live on forever . Well done Sir. You won this life . ❤️ thank you for inspiring us with the extent of your human potential. R.I.P
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) October 31, 2020
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. He was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen in Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed. pic.twitter.com/VaFPHCM5Ou
— James Bond (@007) October 31, 2020
RIP, Legend!#seanconnery #jamesbond pic.twitter.com/HP2ldQEmct
— Prem Bhardwaj (@TheHackingMind1) October 31, 2020
Sean Connery was known for a lot of roles, but I will always remember him for his roles in the “Indiana Jones” movies.
A beautiful performer. RIP Sir ♥️ 🙏 pic.twitter.com/TnV0OlorDV
— Alejandro Guerra (@Cinephile420) October 31, 2020
RIP Sean Connery. This man, along with Harrison Ford, is the reason that I got into movies as much as I did when I was younger. He was my first favorite actor. One of my earliest memories is my dad showing me Goldfinger and starting my love of the Bond film series. pic.twitter.com/kDjMjPp8iE
— Matt Sullivan (@DirkRodgers12) October 31, 2020
The last King of Scotland has died.
Godspeed, Sean Connery. pic.twitter.com/t8DThCKEFZ— thebritisher (@thebritishertwi) October 31, 2020
Sir Thomas Sean Connery💙#SeanConnery 🕯️ pic.twitter.com/ytssTeOE8c
— ayrık otu🌱🕊 (@agropyrorepens) October 31, 2020
R.I.P. to 007. #SeanConnery pic.twitter.com/401fsRcLm0
— 🌊🇺🇸MIKE RESISTS 🇺🇸🌊 (@ChaneysPunkRock) October 31, 2020
Addio Sir… RIP 💔#SeanConnery pic.twitter.com/cc3pEzHaLG
— Rosaria ⚪⚫ (@Rosy26008342) October 31, 2020
What a legend. He will be missed.