The death of Sir Sean Connery on Saturday has already been met by a wave of reactions across the Internet, including from other James Bonds and George Lucas. The latest tribute comes from Stephen King, though, who shared a photo of Connery in his first starring role as a boxer in the BBC’s Blood Money, but also acknowledged some of the divisive opinions about the actor.
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
The “by most accounts” note presumably refers to the allegations made by his first wife, Diane Cilento, about his mental and physical abuse during their marriage. This controversy also extended to comments made by Connery within interviews where he alluded to being in support of hitting women, something that he later retracted.
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
The “by most accounts” note presumably refers to the allegations made by his first wife, Diane Cilento, about his mental and physical abuse during their marriage. This controversy also extended to comments made by Connery within interviews where he alluded to being in support of hitting women, something that he later retracted.
- 11/2/2020
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
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