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Sir Sean Connery makes first public appearence in two years

JamesPageJamesPage Administrator, Moderator, Director
edited May 2012 in News Posts: 1,380
Reports of ill-health had swirled around Sir Sean Connery in recent months, exacerbated by his self-imposed retirement from public appearances over the past two years. But the Scot made a surprise visit to the New York stock exchange yesterday, when he rang the opening bell to start the day's trading.

It was hist first public appearance since being last seen at the 2010 Edinburgh Film Festival.

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The 81 year-old, who lives in the Bahamas, made the trip to NYC to support Ever to Excel, a film about the 600-year history of St Andrews University which he narrates.

He was joined by St Andrews principal Professor Louise Richardson, to ring the bell in recognition of the university’s landmark anniversary.

Richardson said: “Sir Sean has been amazing and very involved with the film right the way through the creative process, so it was wonderful for him to come out and support the film like this in New York. And to be with him when we rang the bell this morning was a very memorable experience. Everywhere he went he was mobbed by people wanting to talk to him and take pictures, and he dealt with the attention very well. He is very energetic, was in great form, and still has a real passion and commitment to Scotland.”

On Wednesday evening, Connery attended the film's premiere dressed in tartan trousers.
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  • commandbond007commandbond007
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    He looks happy so maybe he join the 50th annivesary ceremony of Bond perhaps.......
  • NicNacNicNac Administrator, Moderator
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    Perhaps. Good to see the old grouch though I must say.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    He looks to be in good health.
  • VolanteVolante
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    Looks good for his age. More photos here http://www.imdb.com/media/index/rg3378354688
  • forgotmyusernameforgotmyusername
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    i'd still shag him.
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
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    Hey good to see you again Sir Sean! Glad to see you looking well!
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
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    forgotmyusername wrote:
    i'd still shag him.

    ditto for me. And absolutely great for his age.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    This gives me hope that he will appear or attend the 50th celebrastions later this year. And he looks in pretty good health to me. Come on Sean! Come join the party! \:D/
  • thelordflasheartthelordflasheart
    Posts: 1,370
    Glad to hear that he appears in good health...there were some concerns that his health was really starting to fail him.

    Now EON just needs to dump a wheelbarrow full of money at his feet so he'll attend the 50th celebrations... ;-)
  • KerimKerim Istanbul Not Constantinople
    Posts: 2,629
    You don't have an excuse now Sean.
  • TheWizardOfIceTheWizardOfIce 'One of the Internet's more toxic individuals'
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    Last time I saw him he looked really rough but hes looking in good nick in that photo. Come on you miserable old git do the decent thing and just do a quick photo on the red carpet with the other 5 at the SF premiere.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited May 2012 Posts: 13,355
    There is hope - good. I'm expecting something now, let's see what happens.

    Connery is looking in great health, wonderful.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    I am so happy right now! I am absolutely ecstatic to see him looking so genial and up on his feet! This heightens the chances of him being apart of the Bond 50 celebration! >:D< <:-P >:D< <:-P
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    St. Andrews University is 600 years old, Bond is only 50. Does this not count in our favour somewhat? I'd hate for Connery to be a no show.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited May 2012 Posts: 4,520
    JamesPage wrote:
    The 81 year-old, who lives in the Bahamas, made the trip to NYC to support Ever to Excel, a film about the 600-year history of St Andrews University which he narrates.

    He is 79,he turn 80 this year.

    Edit: Sorry he turn 82 this year.
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
    Posts: 4,813
    Nope, he'll be 82 in August
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    Master_Dahark wrote:
    Nope, he'll be 82 in August

    Correct!
  • JamesPageJamesPage Administrator, Moderator, Director
    edited May 2012 Posts: 1,380
  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    He looks great! Good to see him again. Thanks for the video @JamesPage.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited May 2012 Posts: 28,694
    I am surprised the camera didn't break trying to film the absolute legend encapsulated in the lens.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    I am surprised the camera didn't break trying to film the absolute legend encapsulated in the lens.

    it didn't break because Sir Rog wasn't there !!!!

  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    DaltonCraig007 wrote:
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    I am surprised the camera didn't break trying to film the absolute legend encapsulated in the lens.

    it didn't break because Sir Rog wasn't there !!!!

    I opened myself up for that one. Nicely played. Now, what do you think would happen if they would have both been there together? The stock exchange would've imploded.
  • DiscoVolanteDiscoVolante Stockholm, Sweden
    Posts: 1,347
    He's looking happy and healthy, I'm so glad for him :)

    And yes, I too hope for a 50th anniversary ceremony!
  • ShorelineShoreline
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    Wow, thanks for posting the video JP! I don`t recall ever seeing Conners looking so relaxed and happy! Echoing everyone elses thoughts, hope he is involved in the 50th anniversary Bond stuff!!
  • marketto007marketto007 Brazil
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    Thanks for the video JP.

    xxx
  • TopGearJB007TopGearJB007
    Posts: 624
    He's obviously not retired from public appearances. Here's hoping for all 6 actors to reunite for the 50th!
  • JoeSieglerJoeSiegler
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    What I would love to see Sean Connery do is pop up on Saturday Night Live for one of the Celebrity Jeopardy sketches. :)
  • WillardWhyteWillardWhyte Midnight Society #ProjectMoon
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    Connery looks great!!! He seems to be doing well. He is the best there was and the best there will ever be.
  • forgotmyusernameforgotmyusername
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  • JBFan626JBFan626
    Posts: 1,497
    Great news! Thanks @JamesPage for the story and the video. I respect him and feel he has integrity for supporting the things he believes in.
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