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James Bond actor Roger Moore dies at 89

British actor Roger Moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, James Bond, is shown on location in England in 1972. Moore, played Bond in seven films, more than any other actor. Roger Moore's family said May 23, 2017, that the former James Bond star has died after a short battle with cancer.
British actor Roger Moore, playing the title role of secret service agent 007, James Bond, is shown on location in England in 1972. Moore, played Bond in seven films, more than any other actor. Roger Moore's family said May 23, 2017, that the former James Bond star has died after a short battle with cancer.
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Roger Moore is James Bond, agent 007 of the British Secret Service, in 'For Your Eyes Only' in 1981
Roger Moore is James Bond, agent 007 of the British Secret Service, in 'For Your Eyes Only' in 1981
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Roger Moore on the set of the 1981 James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only.'
Roger Moore on the set of the 1981 James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only.'
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Roger Moore poses on the set of the 1983 film 'Octopussy.'
Roger Moore poses on the set of the 1983 film 'Octopussy.'
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Roger Moore and Lois Chiles on the set of the 1979 Bond film 'Moonraker.'
Roger Moore and Lois Chiles on the set of the 1979 Bond film 'Moonraker.'
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Co-stars Roger Moore, left, and Lois Chiles pose by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 1978, one week before filming begins for the 11th James Bond film, 'Moonraker.'
Co-stars Roger Moore, left, and Lois Chiles pose by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 1978, one week before filming begins for the 11th James Bond film, 'Moonraker.'
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Sir Roger Moore and his wife Kristina arrive for the 2015 Princess Grace Awards Gala held at the Royal Palace in Monaco on Sept. 5, 2015.
Sir Roger Moore and his wife Kristina arrive for the 2015 Princess Grace Awards Gala held at the Royal Palace in Monaco on Sept. 5, 2015.
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Roger Moore, right, who played the part of James Bond 007 in seven films, poses with actor Richard Kiel who played the role of Jaws in "The Spy Who Loved Me," Oct. 11, 2007.
Roger Moore, right, who played the part of James Bond 007 in seven films, poses with actor Richard Kiel who played the role of Jaws in "The Spy Who Loved Me," Oct. 11, 2007.
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Britt Ekland and Roger Moore in a scene from the motion picture Man with the Golden Gun form 1974.
Britt Ekland and Roger Moore in a scene from the motion picture Man with the Golden Gun form 1974.
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Roger Moore is James Bond, agent 007 in this 1972 image.
Roger Moore is James Bond, agent 007 in this 1972 image.
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Roger Moore, alias British secret agent James Bond, is accompanied by co-star Barbara Bach as they arrive for the screening of their latest 007 feature, "The Spy Who Loved Me," May 20, 1977.
Roger Moore, alias British secret agent James Bond, is accompanied by co-star Barbara Bach as they arrive for the screening of their latest 007 feature, "The Spy Who Loved Me," May 20, 1977.
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Sir Roger Moore, shows his knighthood at Buckingham Palace in London Oct. 9, 2003. Moore received his knighthood from the Queen for his tireless charity work.
Sir Roger Moore, shows his knighthood at Buckingham Palace in London Oct. 9, 2003. Moore received his knighthood from the Queen for his tireless charity work.
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Actors Sir Roger Moore, Whoopi Goldberg and Kami the HIV positive muppet announce a UNICEF and Clear Channel ad campaign for the impact of aids on children on Oct. 27, 2005 in New York City.
Actors Sir Roger Moore, Whoopi Goldberg and Kami the HIV positive muppet announce a UNICEF and Clear Channel ad campaign for the impact of aids on children on Oct. 27, 2005 in New York City.
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Roger Moore poses after being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Oct ,11, 2007, in Hollywood, Calif.
Roger Moore poses after being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Oct ,11, 2007, in Hollywood, Calif.
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Roger Moore stands beside an Aston Martin car during a 'James Bond photocall' at Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Oct.17, 2008.
Roger Moore stands beside an Aston Martin car during a 'James Bond photocall' at Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Oct.17, 2008.
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Roger Moore is picturedin Amsterdam during the presentation of his biography 'Forever James Bond' Dec. 8, 2008.
Roger Moore is picturedin Amsterdam during the presentation of his biography 'Forever James Bond' Dec. 8, 2008.
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Roger Moore poses in front of Cheops, the largest of Egypt's three Pyramids on the Giza plateau south of Cairo, July 2 1999. Moore was in Egypt to promote the country's tourist attractions.
Roger Moore poses in front of Cheops, the largest of Egypt's three Pyramids on the Giza plateau south of Cairo, July 2 1999. Moore was in Egypt to promote the country's tourist attractions.
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Roger Moore and his wife Kristina Tholstrup attend A Night Out With Michael Caine at Royal Albert Hall in London Oct. 1, 2014.
Roger Moore and his wife Kristina Tholstrup attend A Night Out With Michael Caine at Royal Albert Hall in London Oct. 1, 2014.
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets Sir Roger Moore in London May 17, 2016.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets Sir Roger Moore in London May 17, 2016.
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They is Roger Moore, well known for his roles as James Bond and the Saint.
They is Roger Moore, well known for his roles as James Bond and the Saint.
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Roger Moore and his wife Kristina Tholstrup arrive at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Monte Carlo Television Festival held in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
Roger Moore and his wife Kristina Tholstrup arrive at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Monte Carlo Television Festival held in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
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Roger Moore signs books at the launch of his book Bond on Bond, at Harrods department store in London Oct. 11, 2012.
Roger Moore signs books at the launch of his book Bond on Bond, at Harrods department store in London Oct. 11, 2012.
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