Sean Connery dies at 90: Global celebs pay tributes

London, Oct 31 : As the news of his demise spread on Saturday, celebrities across walks of life took to social media to pay tributes to legendary actor Sean Connery.
News of the Scottish star’s demise was communicated by his family, according to a report in bbc.com. No official reason has been shared for the death yet. Connery, who is widely recalled as the original James Bond on Hollywood screen, had an active career as an actor spanning nearly five decades.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon paid her respects on social media, saying that Scotland was in mourning.
“I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons. Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent & sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world’s most accomplished actors,” stated Sturgeon.
Hollywood action star Hugh Jackman said he grew up idolising Connery. “I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace,” Jackman tweeted.
Actor Sam Neill said that he learned a lot from Sean Connery. The two actors co-starred in the 1990 thriller, “The Hunt For Red october”.