Former James Bond star Roger Moore has died aged 89: BBC

Former James Bond star Roger Moore has died at the age of 89 after a short battle with cancer, the BBC reported Tuesday, citing family members. "It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our loving father, Sir Roger Moore, has passed away today in Switzerland after a short but brave battle with cancer," the BBC reported, citing a letter from Moore's children. A private funeral will be held in Monaco, the letter said. Moore played Bond seven times between 1973 and 1985, taking over the role from Sean Connery. His Bond appearances included "A View to a Kill", "Live and Let Die", "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker". Moore also played Simon Templar in "The Saint" from 1962 to 1969. The actor was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1998 for his services to Unicef, and was promoted to Knight Commander in 2003.

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