Ursula Andress was both colleague and friend for Sean Connery. The Bond girl says of the 007 legend: "He was a great man."
Ursula Andress (84) feels "deeply sad" about the death of Hollywood star Sean Connery (1930-2020). Together they conquered the big screen in 1962: he as 007 agent James Bond, she as the first Bond girl Honey Ryder. The film "James Bond – 007 Chasing Dr. No", Connery's first appearance on Her Majesty's behalf, marked the beginning of a long friendship. Connery died on Saturday (October 31) at the age of 90. Andress says goodbye to her screen partner, friend and colleague.
The native Swiss, who now calls Zagarolo near Rome her home, told the Italian daily "Corriere della Sera": Connery was "a great man". The kind that are "hard to find today". "He was a great friend and a fabulous actor." In addition, the Scot was loyal. "From the moment we met until today we have remained friends," she said.
"For me he will always be alive"
What will Andress always remember? Connery had the ability to "understand people on the spot". Both those "who were full of confidence" and "the superficial". She also appreciated his sense of humor. For the now 84-year-old Connery is not dead, on the contrary: "For me he will always be alive."