Harrison Ford Remembers Late 'Indiana Jones' Co-Star Sean Connery: 'Rest in Peace, Dear Friend'

In the wake of the death of original James Bond/all-around film legend Sean Connery, Harrison Ford has written a tributary statement to the recently passed 90-year-old.

You may remember (or never forgot) that the two were linked as father/son in the third Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In that film, which came out in 1989, Ford played Indy (feel like you knew that) and Connery portrayed his dad, Henry Jones Sr.

“He was my father…not in life…but in ‘Indy 3,'” Ford said in a statement sent to Variety. “You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the side car of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain trail and getting to watch him squirm. God, we had fun — if he’s in heaven, I hope they have golf courses. Rest in peace, dear friend.”

That statement was just one of several issued by major Hollywood players following Connery's death this past Saturday.

Also paying tribute was the creator of the Indiana Jones franchise, George Lucas, who said the following:

Also, as is befitting for the man who first got to play 007 on the big screen, a number of ex-Bonds also reacted to the news.

“Sir Sean Connery, you were my greatest James Bond as a boy, and as a man who became James Bond himself,” said Pierce Brosnan. “You cast a long shadow of cinematic splendor that will live on forever. You led the way for us all who followed in your iconic foot steps. Each man in his turn looked to you with reverence and admiration as we forged ahead with our own interpretations of the role.”

Daniel Craig, who's still Bond until No Time to Die comes out, also put out a statement.

“It is with such sadness that I heard of the passing of one of the true greats of cinema,” Craig said. “Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and so much more. He defined an era and a style. The wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts; he helped create the modern blockbuster. He will continue to influence actors and film-makers alike for years to come. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Wherever he is, I hope there is a golf course.”