The actor says late star “cast a long shadow of cinematic splendor.”
“You cast a long shadow of cinematic splendor that will live on forever.
You led the way for us all who followed in your iconic foot steps.
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Your were loved by the world, and will be missed.
God bless, rest now, be at peace.”
Connery starred in six James Bond films, starting with the franchise’s first movie, 1962’sDr.
Brosnan was the fifth actor to portray 007 and helped revitalize the series with his debut outing, 1995’sGoldenEye.
