Former James Bond star Roger Moore dies of cancer

Former James Bond star Sir Roger Moore passed away in Switzerland. He was 89. The actor had been battling cancer.

A message shared on the actor's official Twitter account read: "With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated."

A statement released by the family said, “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our loving father, Sir Roger Moore, has passed away today 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 (@sirrogermoore) May 23,

2017

A file picture of Hollywood actor Sir Roger Moore Unicef Goodwill Ambassador during his 2005 visit to Mumbai for a UNICEF project.

He played the 007 agent in seven Bond films including ‘Live and Let Die’ and the ‘Spy Who Loved Me’.