Moore’s family released a statement on Tuesday afternoon.
Legendary English actor Sir Roger Moore has sadly passed away, aged 89, his family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.
A statement by Moore’s children, Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian, confirmed that the former James Bond actor passed away in Switzerland 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 (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) May 23, 2017
A highly decorated and much-loved performer, Moore will be best remembered for starring in seven James Bond films between the years of 1973 and 1985.
May he rest in peace.
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