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'Nobody does it better': Daniel Craig pays tribute to Sir Roger Moore

Daniel Craig - the current James Bond - has paid tribute to the longest-serving 007, Sir Roger Moore, who died on Tuesday aged 89.

In a reference to the theme of Sir Roger's The Spy Who Loved Me, Craig posted a photo of the pair in tuxedos with the caption "Nobody Does It Better - Daniel".

Sir Roger - who played the role of James Bond seven times - had previously said that while he thought Sir Sean Connery had been the greatest Bond, fans were "lucky" to have Craig as the current star of the franchise.

:: Bond actor Sir Roger Moore dies at 89

Sir Sean Connery also issued a statement in memory of his old friend, whom he "will miss".

"I was very sad to hear of Roger's passing, we had an unusually long relationship by Hollywood standards, that was filled with jokes and laughter," he said.

"I will miss him."

Pierce Brosnan - who like Craig starred as Bond four times - also paid tribute to his predecessor describing Sir Roger as "magnificent".

In a post on Instagram, Brosnan wrote: "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 humour for years to come."

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Former Bond girl, Jane Seymour, who starred with Sir Roger in 1973's Live And Let Die, remembered him as being "funny, kind and thoughtful to everyone around him".

Fondly describing him as "my Bond", she said "Roger taught me what a movie star really was and should be".

Among Sir Roger's Bond films were Moonraker, A View To A Kill and The Man With The Golden Gun.

Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson said: "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.

Sir Roger's knighthood was given for his humanitarian work, his main focus for many of his final years.

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

A private funeral will be held for Sir Roger in Monaco in due course.