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Vivian Chen

Roger Moore, of James Bond fame, died of cancer last night, aged 89. His family confirmed the news on Twitter.

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

Moore was known for his philanthropy work – but there’s even more to discover about the veteran actor.
Prolific Bond 
Roger Moore made more Bond movies than any other actor, starring in seven of the successful spy franchise from Live and Let Die (1973) to A View to a Kill (1985). He was replaced by Timothy Dalton in The Living Daylights (1987).

Big shoes to fill
Moore replaced Sean Connery in the James Bond series and arguably didn’t live up to the original Bond portrayed by Connery at first.


 
American dream
He came to the United States in 1953 where he made his big screen debut in the early 1950s in a television show called The Governess. 

Maverick Moore
Before he was offered the role of James Bond, Moore did several well-received television series including Maverick (1957) and The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970).
Late bloomer
When Moore first starred as James Bond in Live and Let Die, he was 45 years old, making him one of the oldest actor to debut as Bond. Moore turned 57 when he filmed A View to a Kill, his last outing as James Bond.

Lord Commander
Moore was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire to honour his services to Unicef and Kiwanis International.

Four weddings and a family
Moore married four times in his life and is survived by three children – Geoffrey, Christian and Deborah, all of whom he had with his third wife, Luisa Mattioli.

Intercontinental
Moore had homes in both Switzerland and Monte Carlo. He will have a private funeral in Monaco.

Chain-smoker
Moore’s 007 films contract included an unlimited supply of cigars during filming.

Like father like daughter
Moore’s daughter Deborah starred in the 2002 James Bond movie Die Another Day (2002).



10 things about Bond legend Roger Moore you didn’t know

Roger Moore in 1979

British actor Roger Moore poses with his wife Italian actress Luisa Mattioli on April 30, 1977, in Monaco. British actor Roger Moore, who will forever be remembered for playing James Bond, died on May 23, 2017 aged 89, his family announced in a statement on Twitter. Moore was married four times and is survived by two sons and a daughter. / AFP PHOTO / STRINGER

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British actor Sir Roger Moore (C) poses with his wife actress Christina Tholstrupafter (2R) and children Geoffrey (L), Deborah (2L) and Christian (R), after being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 11 October 2007, in Hollywood, California. Moore appeared in 1973 in his first James Bond film "Live and Let Die." He also starred as Simon Templar in the TV series "The Saint." AFP PHOTO/GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS

FILE PHOTO - UNICEF goodwill ambassador and former James Bond star Sir Roger Moore (L) and his wife Kristina Tholstrup read children's notebook at a kindergarden at Trieu Thuan Commune in the Vietnam's central province of Quang Tri October 28, 2003. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo

FILE - British actor Roger Moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, James Bond, is shown on location in England in 1972. Moore, played Bond in seven films, more than any other actor. Roger Moore's family said Tuesday May 23, 2017 that the former James Bond star has died after a short battle with cancer (AP Photo, File)

British actor Roger Moore poses with a cigar at a press reception on August 1, 1972 in London, after it was announced that he was choosen as the new James Bond. British actor Roger Moore, who will forever be remembered for playing James Bond, died on May 23, 2017 aged 89, his family announced in a statement on Twitter. Moore was married four times and is survived by two sons and a daughter. / AFP PHOTO / CENTRAL PRESS PHOTOS / Handout

(FILES) This file photo taken on August 16, 1984 shows British actor, Roger Moore during the shooting of the film series "James Bond", "A view to kill", in Chantilly. British actor Roger Moore, who played the womanising superspy James Bond over two decades with a suave wit, died May 23, 2017, aged 89, his children announced. / AFP PHOTO / STAFF

Flowers are placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of actor Roger Moore in Hollywood, California on May 23, 2017. Moore, who played James Bond for more than two decades with a suave wit, died on May 23, 2017, aged 89, drawing tributes for his portrayal of the womanising super-spy, and for his charity work. / AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON

Photo taken in November 1979 shows actor Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond in seven "007" films in the 1970s and 1980s. Moore died at his home in Switzerland at 89 on May 23, 2017, his family said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Prolific Bond

Big shoes to fill

American dream

The veteran James Bond actor had a long-lasting acting career and was known for his work with Unicef