Screen Legend Sir Roger Moore Passes Away

The Filmoria family would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Sir Roger Moore, who sadly passed away today (23/05/17) aged 89.

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The actor and humanitarian died in Switzerland, following a short illness with cancer. His family posted this statement on the actor’s official Twitter account at 14:13pm, GMT.

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 best known for his performances as Ian Fleming’s James Bond, assuming the role from Sean Connery. Starring as the famed secret agent in 7 films, over the course of 14 years, in films including A View To A Kill and Live and Let Die. As the longest serving 007 in history, the British actor’s performances are noted for being considerably more humourful – playing on Bond’s playboy-ish tendencies, with a memorable wit and penchant for one-liners. He had previously carved a lengthy career in television between 1958 and 1972 – starring in shows such as The Persuaders, and as Simon Templar in The Saint.

Following his Bond stint, Moore later became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1991. With his services to charity formally acknowledged by HM The Queen in 2003, with a KBE.

He is survived by his three children, Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian.