Stations in Sean Connery's life ... from simple worker to movie legend
As soon as the news of the departure of movie legend, Sean Connery, was announced on Saturday, words and condolences poured in, saluting one of the greatest movie stars of his generation.
Former Scottish Prime Minister Alex Salmond said of Sean Connery, who died at the age of 90: "He is the greatest Scotsman in the world, and the last true Hollywood star ... He was very patriotic, a deep thinker, and a distinguished person."
Sean Connery grew up in a poor area of Edinburgh, where he worked in some simple professions, such as polishing coffins, selling milk and guarding, before his hobby of bodybuilding helped him enter the field of acting, as he became one of the biggest stars in the world.
"How sad it is to hear the news of Sir Sean Connery's death," said a message on a Twitter account run by fans of actor Roger Moore, who also embodied the character of James Bond.
"He and Roger remained friends for decades, and Roger always emphasized that Sean was the best James Bond role ever," the letter continued.
Sean Connery was the first to portray the secret agent James Bond on the big screen, in seven films.
Over the course of four decades, he played a series of commendable roles, alongside the popular Bond character.
He won an Academy Award for his role as a strict policeman from Chicago in the film "Castaways" (1987).
He was 59 years old when People magazine declared him "the sexiest man" in 1989.
The Scottish actor, who won a knighthood in 2000, has won many rewards during his decades-long career, including an Oscar in 1988 for Best Supporting Actor for his role as an Irish cop in the movie "The Antachables."
He also won three Golden Globe Awards and two BAFTA Awards.
He starred in "The Hunt for Red October", "Indiana Jones and the Last Crosside" and "The Rock 2".
Follow our latest local and sports news, and the latest political and economic developments via Google news