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Sean Connery death: From Hugh Jackman to Elizabeth Hurley, Hollywood pays rich tribute to the 'Best James Bond'

It wasn't just the movie stars. Gary Lineker, one of the greatest English football strikers took to Twitter to share his condolences as well

Hollywood has lost one of its finest actors. Sean Connery, the first James Bond the world saw, died aged 90 on Saturday. The Scottish actor died peacefully in his sleep while in the Bahamas. As news of his death broke celebrities across the world took to social media to share their condolences.

'Wolverine' actor Hugh Jackman wrote, "I grew up idolizing #SeanConnery. A legend on screen, and off. Rest In Peace." Elizabeth Hurley paid her respects to the late legend. 'Jurassic World' star Sam Neill was saddened by the passing. "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," he wrote.

It wasn't just the movie stars. Gary Lineker, one of the greatest English football strikers took to Twitter to share his thoughts as well. "Shaken and, on this occasion, stirred to hear that Sir Sean Connery has passed away. Had the pleasure of playing golf with him on a couple of occasions. A real character and for me, the best Bond. James Bond should be immortal. RIP"

'Star Trek's George Takei called him a suave hero. "Sean Connery was a movie legend, even far into his golden years. Our strongest Bonds were formed by him, and he was Untouchable. He passed today at age 90, a suave hero to the end."

Talking about his father's demise, Jason Connery said his father "had many of his family who could be in the Bahamas around him," according to BBC. "We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, even though my dad has been unwell for some time. "A sad day for all who knew and loved my dad and a sad loss for all people around the world who enjoyed the wonderful gift he had as an actor."

Piers Morgan termed Connery as "The Best Bond" in his Twitter tribute. "RIP Sir Sean Connery, 90. The first James Bond. The best James Bond. What sad news," he wrote. Horror novels legend, Stephen King recalled Connery's first film: "Sean Connery in his first starring role, as a washed-up boxer. He was a fine actor and by most accounts a good guy."

Connery was widely regarded as being the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running hit franchise, often being named as such in polls in comparison to his successors.