Now Bond franchise pays tribute to 007 agent Roger Moore

LOS ANGELES: James Bond franchise has released a touching video to pay tribute to their former 007 actor Roger Moore, who passed away on May 23 in Switzerland after a brief battle with cancer.

With seven Bond films including "Live and Let Die" and "The Spy Who Loved Me", Moore played the role more often than any of the other Bonds such as Sean Connery and Daniel Craig.

Bond, James Bond. Nobody does it better. We remember Sir Roger Moore. pic.twitter.com/kalCFEslFY

— James Bond (@007) May 26, 2017

The video was launched by the franchise on their official Twitter account by posting, "Bond, James Bond. Nobody does it better. We remember Sir Roger Moore."

 

Dear Sir Roger Moore, It is indeed with a heavy heart that I hear the news of your passing this morning. You were a big part of my life, from The Saint to James Bond.. .you were a magnificent James Bond and one that lead the way for me, the world will miss you and your unique sense of humor for years to come. My sincerest condolences to your family and children. RIP

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May 23, 2017 at 10:55am PDT

Set to the theme from the 1977 film "The Spy Who Loved Me" - Carly Simon's 'Nobody Does It Better' - the two minutes-long clip presents all of Moore's most memorable moments from seven films as 007.

 

Nobody Does It Better - love Daniel

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May 23, 2017 at 11:50am PDT

Pierce Brosnan, who is the fifth star to essay the role of British spy 007, had said Moore was the "greatest" James Bond in his era who paved the way for other actors to portray the popular fictional character on screen.

 

Sir Roger Moore has died at the age of 89. He played 007 in seven Bond films including Live And Let Die and The Spy Who Loved Me. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have released the following statement: "We are heartbroken at the news of Sir Roger Moore’s passing. On the screen, he reinvented the role of James Bond with tremendous skill, charisma and humour. In real life, he was a genuine hero working as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for many years dedicating his life to alleviating the suffering of children all over the world. He was a loyal and beloved friend and his legacy shall live on through his films and the millions of lives he touched. We shall miss him enormously. Our love and thoughts are with Deborah, Geoffrey, Christian his grandchildren and his wife Kristina.”

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May 23, 2017 at 10:26am PDT

"Sir Roger Moore was the greatest Bond of his time. He embraced the role with an easy charm and grace that let us all in on the game."