Sean Connery, known as the first 007 in the James Bond film franchise, died on Saturday morning in the Bahamas. As the news hit Hollywood, a slew of honors poured in from industry insiders, fans, and co-stars. Among those who shared their condolences and memories of the Oscar winner were his The Untouchable co-stars Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro.
“I am very sorry to hear of Sean’s death,” De Niro said in a statement. “He seemed a lot younger than 90; I expected – and hoped – he would be with us much longer. I’ll see you up there, Sean. “
De Niro’s Al Capone appeared alongside Connery’s Jimmy Malone, for whom the late actor would win his first and only Oscar a year later. Though De Niro kept his tribute off social media, Costner shared fond memories with his followers.
In a tweet posted on Saturday, the Yellowstone actor remembered Connery for his personality and impressive work on and off the screen.
“And although he was a very matter-of-fact person, he was incredibly inclusive to me professionally and personally. He was the biggest star I’ve ever worked with, and I’ll forever be grateful to be connected with him in the movie, “wrote Costner. “Sean Connery was a man who had an amazing career.”
Among the Hollywood stars and industry members who also pay tribute to Connery have been his co-stars Alec Baldwin, Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan, Hugh Jackman and others.
Connery died on Saturday. He was 90 years old.
He was incredibly inclusive with me professionally and personally. He was the biggest star I’ve ever worked with and I’ll forever be grateful to be connected with him in the movie. Sean Connery was a man who had an amazing career. (2/2)
– Kevin Costner & MW (@modernwest) October 31, 2020
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