Roger Moore dies at age 89

It is alleged he battled with cancer for a short while.


James Bond actor Roger Moore has died at the age of 89, Pretoria East Rekord reports

Moore died in Switzerland after a short battle with cancer.

The news of his death was confirmed on the star’s Twitter account on Tuesday afternoon.

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Sir Roger was the longest-serving actor to play the womanising MI6 agent, having portrayed 007 in seven films reported the Mirror.

He starred in seven Bond movies between 1973 and 1985, reported The Mirror.

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