Sir Roger Moore, the longest-serving James Bond actor in the franchise, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
His family shared the sad news with a statement on Twitter, writing, “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.”
Upon hearing the news, touching notes from celebrities began pouring in on social media.
“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,” wrote director Edgar Wright, while actor Jim Howick called Moore his “first hero.”
Read more of the touching tributes below:
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
Oh no.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 23, 2017
As if today wasn't already sad enough.
RIP Sir Roger Moore, 89.
A wonderful actor & lovely man. pic.twitter.com/MHi2A6jvTQ
Farewell dearest Roger. All our love, Andrew and Madeleine
— Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) May 23, 2017
Had the pleasure of meeting Roger Moore at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.
— Limmy (@DaftLimmy) May 23, 2017
To my first hero, Sir Roger Moore, I salute you and your work and thank you for the fun you have given me.
— Jim Howick (@JimHowick) May 23, 2017
So sad to hear Sir #RogerMoore has passed away!
— Karl Morgan (@karlmorganmusic) May 23, 2017
He was a real gentleman to me, funny as hell and as cool as they come! 🖤
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
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
My dearest uncle Roger has passed on. What a sad, sad day this is. Loved the bones of him. Generous, funny, beautiful and kind. #ROGERMOORE
— Michael Ball OBE (@mrmichaelball) May 23, 2017
#RIP Roger pic.twitter.com/eh9EKIxu0G
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) May 23, 2017
Roger Moore , loved him
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 23, 2017
Roger Moore, Maverick The Saint and 007 dead at 89: #RIP https://t.co/21S0Ja4saL
— Stan Shaw (@StanShaw1) May 23, 2017
Watch "For Your Eyes Only" and study Roger Moore's brilliant portrayal of Ian Fleming's "James Bond 007." Amazing!
— Lachy Hulme (@LachyHulme) May 23, 2017
Vale Sir Roger Moore KBE
More than any of the others, Roger Moore seemed to be having fun playing James Bond and that came through on the screen. RIP 007 pic.twitter.com/TBbCRUIGk5
— Matt Mira (@MattMira) May 23, 2017
Indeed a very,very sad day for all of us bond fans..R.I.P #RogerMoore He wasn't bond..bond was HIM..thank you for all the glorious memories. pic.twitter.com/vxl1TJzLgm
— Sajid Khan (@SimplySajidK) May 23, 2017
Rest in peace, Sir Roger Moore. Thank you for the movies. https://t.co/7ZiScrR7Wl pic.twitter.com/XfUAY2O6dw
— Joko Anwar (@jokoanwar) May 23, 2017
R.I.P Sir Roger Moore. He was the king of cool.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) May 23, 2017
Saddened @sirrogermoore passed today. Had a great chat about acting & life 6 mo. ago. Generous and kind. RIP Mr.... https://t.co/lf2wmwwHwi
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) May 23, 2017
"We all have a responsibility in life to do what we can to help those less fortunate" #RIP Sir Roger Moore pic.twitter.com/08U0m3TXiK
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) May 23, 2017
Tony & Sir Roger Moore were funny in The Persuaders. Already so sad this day. Children. Innocents. Hands held out 2 those affected. #allies pic.twitter.com/WsYkf6a61V
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) May 23, 2017
My Bond is gone, am filled with great sadness. Roger was the epitome of Bond, witty, sofisticated, elegant, funny. Rip
— Britt Ekland (@BrittEkland) May 23, 2017
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