Moore’s family announced his death with a statement on his Twitter account.
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Moore’s children, Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian, posted a note on his Twitter page to inform fans of his death from cancer in Switzerland.
“We
know our own love and admiration will be magnified many times over,
across the world, by people who knew him for his films, his television
shows and his passionate work for UNICEF which he considered his
greatest achievement,” the statement said.
The
actor was the third man to play Bond, taking on the role after the Sean
Connery’s long run. Moore stayed on for a total of seven films in the
action franchise between 1973 and 1985. His films as the character
included “Live and Let Die” and “The Man with the Golden Gun.”
Moore
is perhaps less known for 26 years of work as a Goodwill Ambassador
with the charity UNICEF. He became involved in the organization as a
result of his long friendship with actress Audrey Hepburn, who spent the last years of her life working with UNICEF. He was knighted on June 14, 2003, for his philanthropic work.
“Thank you Pops, for being you and for being so special to so many people,” his children’s statement said.
The family will have a private funeral in Monaco, in accordance with his wishes.
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