Junior is an orphan.
On October 31, actor Sean Connery passed away at the age of 90 in his sleep.
Harrison Ford and George Lucas paid tribute to the comedian aka Henry Jones Sr. in the
1989
movie
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
. "
He was my father ... not in real life ... but in
Indiana Jones 3" Harrison Ford wrote in a statement released by
Variety
.
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"
You don't know a thing about fun until someone pays you to drive Sean Connery on a sidecar ride on a Russian motorcycle, bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain trail, watching him squirm around the senses
, says the 78-year-old actor.
My God we had fun ... If he's in heaven, I hope they have golf courses!
Rest in peace, my dear friend.
"
The creator of the
Indiana Jones
franchise
, George Lucas, also paid tribute to the Scottish actor.
“
Sir Sean Connery, with his talent and dynamism, left an indelible mark in the history of cinema.
Her audience spanned generations, each with their favorite role
.
He will always hold a special place in my heart as Indy's father.
"
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The filmmaker recalls an ideal actor for the role of Henry Jones Sr. "
With his intelligent bossy demeanor and a sly sense of comedic mischief, only someone like Sean Connery could immediately give Indiana Jones regret and relief. by a harsh paternal rebuke or a joyful embrace
.
I am grateful to have had the chance to know and work with him.
"