James Bond Star Roger Moore Dead At 89!

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We’ve lost other great one! The family of James Bond 007 movie franchises star Sir Roger Moore died Tuesday after losing his battle with cancer. He was 89 years old.

Moore, who was “The Man” as the dashing James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985, died in Switzerland “after a short but brave” cancer fight, according to a statement released by his three children.“The love with which he was surrounded in his final days was so great it cannot be quantified in words alone,” said Moore’s kids, Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian. “Thank you Pops for being you and for being so very special to so many people.”

It was only when Sean Connery stepped down form the role of 007 that Moore agreed to take on the role of James Bond, filming his first Bond movie “Live and Let Die” in 1973 and “The Spy Who Loved Me” four years later.

He retired from the iconic role in 1985 as the longest-running actor to play the British secret service agent.

During his lifetime, Moore received numerous honors, including being made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1999. In 2003, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

“Being eternally known as Bond has no downside. People often call me Mr. Bond when we’re out and I don’t mind a bit. Why would I?” Moore once said.Moore also said that he thought Daniel Craig was the best Bond after seeing “Skyfall” and praised the actor’s performance in 2006’s “Casino Royale.”

“I think that he is the Bond. He’s quite brilliant. I wrote to [producers] Barbara [Broccoli] and Michael [Wilson] and said … they’ve guaranteed Bond another 50 years of life.”

He is survived by children Deborah Moore, Geoffrey Moore and Christian Moore, and his wife Kristina

I personally like Roger Moore was the best Bond hands down. Who doesn’t love Octopussy? He will be missed. R.I.P. 007.

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