Roger Moore, Star of Seven James Bond Films, UNICEF Ambassador, Dies at 89
Star Died of Cancer
Sir Roger Moore, who starred as 007’s “James Bond” in seven films, and served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, has died. He was 89. Moore’s family announced his passing after a short battle with cancer.
Before becoming Bond, Moore played “Simon Templar,” in 118 episodes of TV’s “The Saint.”
Moore’s first Bond film was 1973’s “Live and Let Die,” followed by “The Man with the Golden Gun” (1974), “The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977), “Moonraker” (1979), “For Your Eyes Only” (1981), “Octopussy” (1983), and finally, “A View to a Kill” (1985).
His body of work includes well over 40 film and TV roles.
Moore is survived by his wife and his three children.
His family posted this note announcing his death:
With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated. pic.twitter.com/6dhiA6dnVg
— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) May 23, 2017
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