Here, we show Sean with fellow Sheffielders at a range of events, from a film premiere to a chippy and matches at his beloved Bramall Lane. The star famously has a tattoo saying 100% Blade on his shoulder.
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. Party time
Sean Bean laughing at a Handsworth Recreation Ground party Photo: Graham Walker
. Hospital visit
Sean Bean pictured with staff from P Ward at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, where he planted a tree to launch the Sheffield Leukemia and Blood Disorder Appeal Photo: Barry Richardson
. Degree date
Sean Bean receiving an honorary degree at Sheffield University Photo: Dean Atkins
. Meet and greet
Manager Sean Bean meets the players before the kick-off of a charity match between Sheffield United Legends and Fulham All-Stars at Bramall Lane in May 2016 - his team won Photo: Marie Caley
5. Young fans
Sean Bean meets young people at Wybourn Young People's Resource Centre in 1998 Photo: Roger Nadal
6. Quick exit
Sean Bean leaves Weston Park by car after being flown there by helicopter from London to continue filming in the city in January 1995 Photo: Steve Ellis
7. Lane visit
Garry Wright, right, and Telecom Sports FC secretary Andrew Johnstone receiving the Sheffield Sunday Sports League Merit Award on behalf of the club from Sean Bean at Bramall Lane Photo: Keith Firminger
8. City premiere
Sean Bean with his then wife Melanie Hill at the world premiere of the film When Saturday Comes at Meadowhall Photo: STEVE ELLIS