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
9. Chippy time
Sean Bean visiting Broomhill Friery, which is run by his nephew Daniel Photo: Submitted
10. Sad occasion
Sean Bean and wife Georgina leaving a memorial service for Adrian Sudbury at Sheffield Cathedral. Sean gave a reading for the young campaigning journalist who charted his fight against leukemia on his Baldy's Blog. They met when Sean visited the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Photo: Steve Parkin
11. Blades together
Sean Bean chats with Senior Blades including ex-referee George McCabe before attending a lunch as their guest in the club's Executive Suite on March 12, 1996 Photo: Dean Atkins