The revered James Bond Actor, Sir Roger Moore has passed away in Switzerland at the age of 89.
According to statements on his social media accounts, the star lost his life after a short but brave battle with cancer
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
The hero was the third actor to play British secret agent James Bond, in seven feature films released between 1973 and 1985.
He was also famous for his roles in hit shows The Saint and The Persuaders. What is more, he was a great humanitarian at heart and devoted a lot of his time to work for those in need. He became a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 1991.
James was born in Stockwell, London on 14 October 1927. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts [RADA].
In 1966, he became a contender for the iconic role of 007 after Sean Connery declared that he would be quitting to play the character.
Fans worldwide are taking to social media to pay their respects to the great actor.
Sad to hear news about Sir Roger Moore. Reminded me of this fun Twitter exchange from 2015. Legend. https://t.co/AWrX95JOiq
— Oliver Snoddy (@olisnoddy) May 23, 2017
#More: Sir Roger Moore was best known for playing James Bond on the silver screen. Family confirmed it on their @Twitter acct.
— Ria Renouf (@RiaCKNW980) May 23, 2017
Twitter feed just filled with depressing news today now Sir Roger Moore has passed arguably the best bond
— Fraser McLaughlan (@FraserMcL) May 23, 2017
Remembering Sir Roger Moore who passed away at age 89. Pictured here on the set of Live and Let Die (1973) https://t.co/ZMXBQSkU6y pic.twitter.com/0bU1VPvd09
— Jessica Pickens (JP) (@HollywoodComet) May 23, 2017
Rest in peace Sir Roger Moore, the hippest James Bond of them all.
— Joyce Elaine Yuille (@jelaineyu) May 23, 2017
So long Sir. Roger Moore. #RIP pic.twitter.com/eXURh8h4cT
— DeeDee Banks (@ddbanks) May 23, 2017
