Sturgeon, Scotland is in mourning for Sean Connery

(ANSA) - ROME, OCTOBER 31 - "Scotland is in mourning".

The Scottish premier, Nicola Sturgeon, writes it on Twitter.

"My heart broke after learning of Sir Sean Connery's death. Our country mourns one of its most beloved children," he continues.

   "Sean was born into a working class family in Edinburgh and thanks to his high level of work and hard work he has become an icon of international cinema and one of the most successful actors in the world."

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