Roger Moore dead: Tributes to the James Bond actor flood social media
Sir Roger Moore — famous for playing the infamous spy James Bond in seven film — has died aged 89 following a short battle with cancer.
Various celebrities have paid tributes to the actor on social media, many posting pictures of the actor wearing a tuxedo as 007.
Bond author Ian Fleming's estate led tributes, writing: "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Roger Moore, who brought joy to so many with his portrayal of Bond & his sterling UNICEF work."
Edgar Wright, director of Shaun of the Dead, posted: “RIP Sir Roger Moore. My first Bond and one of the first actors that I loved as a kid. And a lovely, funny, warm person to boot. Farewell.”
Russell Crowe posted: “Roger Moore, loved him. At 10 I used to try to dress like Simon Templar. My mother worked part time at the Indonesian embassy. Added intrigue to my persona.” Moore played Templar in the films The Fiction Makers and Vendetta for the Saint.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Roger Moore, who brought joy to so many with his portrayal of Bond & his sterling UNICEF work
— Ian Fleming (@TheIanFleming) 23 May 2017
RIP Sir Roger Moore. My first Bond and one of the first actors that I loved as a kid. And a lovely, funny, warm person to boot. Farewell.
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) 23 May 2017
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) 23 May 2017
Farewell dearest Roger. All our love, Andrew and Madeleine
— Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) 23 May 2017
Roger Moore , loved him
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) 23 May 2017
At 10 I used to try to dress like Simon Templar .
My mother worked part time at the Indonesian embassy.
Added intrigue to my persona .— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) 23 May 2017
This was Sir Roger Moore's first credited acting appearance, in TV movie The Governess. See the @RadioTimes listing:https://t.co/pbM9PYDEj3 pic.twitter.com/qW91QcoylM
— Radio Times (@RadioTimes) 23 May 2017
Saddened to hear Sir Roger Moore has passed away. James Bond should never die.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) 23 May 2017
Few are as kind & giving as was Roger Moore. Loving thoughts w his family & friends. He will be missed too by UNICEF pic.twitter.com/fYAEUqAaaw
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) 23 May 2017
Thank you @sirrogermoore Every time you appeared on screen from childhood to adulthood you never failed to bring a smile to my face. pic.twitter.com/ctbqF77fFR
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) 23 May 2017
Thousands more fans have been paying tribute to the actor, who passed away in Switzerland after a "short but brave battle with cancer". He was the third actor to play James Bond following Sean Connery.
Moore’s death was announced by family members on social media, a statement being issued regarding where and how the actor died.