He was 89.Roger Moore had prouder achievements than playing James BondHis family announced the death in a statement via Twitter.Moore, secret agent 007 from 1973 - 1985, replaced Sean Connery, the first Bond on screen, the star in seven of the spy films from 1962 - 1983, and the actor that Moore called "the great Bond." From 1973 to 1985, Moore was Agent 007 in “Live and Let Die,” “The Man with the Golden Gun,” “The Spy Who Loved Me,” “Moonraker,” “For Your Eyes Only,” “Octopussy” and “A View to a Kill.”

He was often compared with Sean Connery, the Scottish actor who originated the film role and in many ways was the prototypical Bond. Sir Roger Moore, who has died aged 89, brought a lighter touch to the role of James Bond, the role for which he was most famous. Sir Roger was also well known for his humanitarian work - he was introduced to Unicef by the late Audrey Hepburn and was appointed as a goodwill ambassador in 1991.
Sir Roger Moore, who played James Bond between 1973 and 1985, dies at age 89.