The man was 89 years old. The heirs of Roger Moore said that he recently fought cancer, but failed to overcome the disease. Fans around the world can’t believe what happened and Express condolences to his family.

The famous English actor Roger Moore has died. This was reported by his relatives in the social network. The man was in Switzerland. Sons Jeffery, Christopher, and daughter, Deborah published a letter in which he shared his grief with fans of his father. At the time of the death of a famous actor was 89 years old. The heirs said that it was the cause of the sudden death of their dad.

“It is with heavy hearts we announce that our beloved father, sir Roger Moore, passed away today in Switzerland after a short but courageous battle with cancer. The love with which he was surrounded in the last days, was infinite; it cannot be expressed by words”, – said in the appeal.

Roger Moore became world famous thanks to the role of James bond. He appeared in the films made in the period from 1973 to 1985. In the seven paintings, he played brilliantly clever spy. For all time the adaptation of the works of Ian Fleming that he appeared in the greatest number of stories about the Agent 007.

The heirs of the famous actor said that Roger Moore was not only known as a talented artist, but also as an active philanthropist. Many will recall his activity in the framework of UNICEF. Jeffrey, Christopher and Deborah also expressed words of encouragement to the wife of their father Christine. They noted that soon will be held the funeral of the famous actor.

“Our thoughts go out to support Christine during this difficult period. In accordance with the will of the father, in Monaco will be closed from the prying eyes of the funeral,” said the heirs of the artist.

Roger Moore was married four times. Danish-Swedish multimillionaire Christina Tolstrup he met on the Cote d’azur. For her, he left the Italian actress Luisa Mattioli, who gave him three children. The heirs of the artist connected his life with the profession of the parents. Deborah played a cameo role. In her filmography is the work of one of the paintings of “James bond”. Moore’s sons is mainly engaged in producing movies and TV programs.

The last years of Roger Moore lived with his wife Christine in a Chalet in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana and summers spent in the apartment in Monaco.