Frank McRae, LTK co-star, praised after his passing at 80

Frank McRae, a likeable presence in 1989’s License to Kill, received tributes after he passed away at age 80.

McRae played Sharkey, a friend of Felix Leiter who becomes an ally of James Bond as the British agent seeks to avenge Leiter’s maiming by villain Franz Sanchez. Sharkey ended up as Licence to Kill’s “sacrificial lamb.”

Robert Davi, who played Sanchez, was among those who took to social media.

Saddened to hear of the passing of FRANK McRae a gentle soul – I remember his sense of humor and joy while we filmed License to Kill ! Condolences to family and friends

— Robert Davi (@RobertJohnDavi) May 6, 2021

Grand L. Bush, another member of The Licence to Kill cast, weighed in.

#RIP ~ I enjoyed working with #FrankMcRae in #LicenceToKill. He was likable with an affable personality. Whenever he was around, it was a good time. May Frank rest in peace knowing his life was purposeful. https://t.co/DloPqrU90m

— Grand L. Bush (@GrandLBush) May 6, 2021

The official James Bond feed on Twitter also noted McRae’s death.

We are sorry to hear that Frank McRae, who played Sharkey in Licence To Kill, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ZKooA5IiQO

— James Bond (@007) May 6, 2021