Το 2020 συνεχίζει ακάθεκτο, αλύπητο, απαράδεκτο. Μέσα στο σαββατοκύριακο, μαθεύτηκε ότι έφυγε από τη ζωή ο Sean Connery, ο πρώτος και σπουδαιότερος James Bond της μεγάλης οθόνης, σε ηλικία 90 χρονών στο σπίτι του στις Μπαχάμες μετά από ένα σύντομο χρονικό διάστημα επιδείνωσης της υγείας του. Προφανώς, ο Connery ήταν πολλά περισσότερα πράγματα από 007. Ήταν ένας οσκαρικός ηθοποιός, έχοντας πάρει το αγαλματίδιο για τους The Untouchables. Ακόμα περισσότερο, ήταν μια σπουδαία κινηματογραφική φυσιογνωμία που αγαπήσαμε μέσα από ταινίες όπως τα The Hunt for Red October, Highlander, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Name of the Rose και The Rock, μεταξύ πολλών άλλων. Και, φυσικά, η κληρονομιά που αφήνει πίσω του είναι μεγάλη, ανυπολόγιστη καλλιτεχνικά αλλά και προβληματική κοινωνικά. Δεσμευόμαστε να γράψουμε περισσότερα για τον τεράστιο ηθοποιό σήμερα, αλλά προς το παρόν παραθέτουμε κάποιους από τους πολλούς (αμέτρητους) αποχαιρετισμούς της κινηματογραφικής βιομηχανίας (και όχι μόνο) μετά την στενάχωρη είδηση για τον θάνατο του Connery. 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 How infinitely sad to hear the news Sir Sean Connery has passed away. He and Roger were friends for many decades and Roger always maintained Sean was the best ever James Bond. RIP — Sir Roger Moore (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) October 31, 2020 I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/OU9QEy5fTB — Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) October 31, 2020 Every day on set with #SeanConnery was an object lesson in how to act on screen. But all that charisma and power- that was utterly unique to Sean . RIP that great man , that great actor . https://t.co/W8MQrFYlJ0 — Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) October 31, 2020 Few were cooler, few more suave, few more effortless. He showed us all how it could be done and he thrilled and entertained us the entire time. RIP Sir Sean Connery. https://t.co/hyyw52ZMa2 — Paul Feig (@paulfeig) October 31, 2020 RIP the glorious Sean Connery pic.twitter.com/pzQ20gtFz9 — Elizabeth Hurley (@ElizabethHurley) October 31, 2020 He was my Dad’s James Bond, so Dad supported Mr. Connery’s career his entire life, always taking me to see any movie his fave actor was in. I have sweet memories of watching Dad watch his movie idol. So Sean Connery’s passing also feels like I’m losing Dad again. RIP, Dr. Jones. pic.twitter.com/8ElVyac1kV — KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 31, 2020 Sean Connery in his first starring role, as a washed-up boxer. He was a fine actor and by most accounts a good guy. pic.twitter.com/q1kmxUrFGC — Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 31, 2020 Saddened by the news of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. A wonderful man who I had the pleasure of working with in Time Bandits. We crossed paths many times over the years. Such immense talent and a vibrant human. And the only one of us to find The Holy Grail. pic.twitter.com/sNo4NtB6af — John Cleese (@JohnCleese) October 31, 2020 Sean Connery was a legend, one of the greatest actors of all time. He provided endless entertainment for all of us & inspiration for me. I’m not just saying that because he was a bodybuilder who placed in the Mr. Universe contest! He was an icon. My thoughts are with his family. — Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) 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
