Hollywood is mourning the loss of the great Sir Roger Moore.
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On Tuesday, news of Moore’s sudden death made headlines after his children issued a statement explaining that Moore died after a “short but brave battle with cancer.” He was 89 years old.
Moore began his acting career as an extra alongside Stewart Granger in the film “Caesar and Cleopatra” at the age of 17. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the United Kingdom and later went on to play James Bond in several of the Bond franchise films, including “Diamonds Are Forever” (1971) and “Live and Let Die” (1973).
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Following news of his death, his fellow celebrities took to social media to mourn the actor.
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) May 23, 2017
Roger Moore , loved him
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 23, 2017
R.I.P Sir Roger Moore. He was the king of cool.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) May 23, 2017
The ultimate James Bond… so sad to hear that Roger Moore has passed away. Thoughts and prayers are with his family…🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/2iU7pl78uG
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) May 23, 2017
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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) May 23, 2017
My ❤️ Aches. 😢 R.I.P. Roger Moore pic.twitter.com/uWNebcS59L
— Robbin Young (@Robbin_Young) May 23, 2017
Oh no.
As if today wasn't already sad enough.
RIP Sir Roger Moore, 89.
A wonderful actor & lovely man. pic.twitter.com/MHi2A6jvTQ— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 23, 2017
His is survived by his wife, Kristina, and three children, Deborah Moore, Geoffrey Moore and Christian Moore.
A private funeral will be held in Monaco, per his wishes.
(H/T PEOPLE)