Roger Moore Dead: James Bond Actor Was 89 quoting : "NPR"

(LONDON) — Roger Moore, the suavely insouciant star of seven James Bond films, has died in Switzerland. Roger Moore as James Bond, on the set of [object Object] , Feb. 1981. He continued to work regularly in films after handing over Bond to Timothy Dalton, but never with the same success. In 1991, Moore became a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, having been introduced to the role by the late actress Audrey Hepburn. The British actor died Tuesday after a short battle with cancer, according to a family statement posted on Moore's official Twitter account.


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Moore played the role of James Bond from 1973 to 1985 and was knighted in his home country of England in 2003. He Called Himself 'One Lucky Bastard': Sir Roger Moore Dies At 89Enlarge this image toggle caption AP APThe actor Sir Roger Moore has died at 89 after "a short but brave battle with cancer," according his family and his agent. Related NPR StoriesSome Bond fans thought early on that Moore was far too pretty for the role. Moore embraced the Bond legend for decades afterward; none of the other Bonds burnished the legend as lovingly as he did. He was the third of six actors who have played James Bond in the official silver screen franchise, beginning with 1973's Live and Let Die.


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