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May 23, 2017 By Christopher Roberts James Bond

His name was Moore, Roger Moore and the British actor was best known for playing the most iconic super spy of all, James Bond. Moore’s family has announced today that the beloved actor has passed away after a battle with cancer, a trap even 007 couldn’t escape. Sir Roger Moore took over from Sean Connery for 1973’s Live and Let Die and continued in the role for 12 years and seven films, ending with 1985’s A View to a Kill, making him the most prolific Bond actor.

Before playing Ian Fleming’s secret agent, he was the Leslie Charteris spy-like character Simon Templar in TV’s The Saint from 1962 to 1969, as well as starring in TV’s The Persuaders! from 1971 to 1972. Post-Bond, Moore took a five-year break from acting and then sporadically worked until his final film in 2011, A Princess for Christmas. He was also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 for “services to charity.” Moore is survived by three children and his fourth wife, Kristina Tholstrup. Below are various tweets about his passing, including a statement from his family, as well as original trailers for all his Bond films.

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

My condolences to the Moore family with the passing of the great Roger Moore.

— Timothy Dalton (@timothydalton23) May 23, 2017

I am devastated today at loosing one of my oldest and closest friends ROGER MOORE, my world will never be the same again.

— Michael Caine (@themichaelcaine) May 23, 2017

Saddened @sirrogermoore passed today. Had a great chat about acting & life 6 mo. ago. Generous and kind. RIP Mr. Bond pic.twitter.com/kVd92inLNr

— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) May 23, 2017

Few are as kind & giving as was Roger Moore. Loving thoughts w his family & friends. He will be missed too by UNICEF pic.twitter.com/fYAEUqAaaw

— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) May 23, 2017

Today we honour Goodwill Ambassador @sirrogermoore whose starring role as an advocate #foreverychild & his legacy will continue to inspire. pic.twitter.com/0LA4W4Xx1y

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) May 23, 2017

#RIP Roger pic.twitter.com/eh9EKIxu0G

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) May 23, 2017

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— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) May 23, 2017

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