Sir Roger Moore dead aged 89 after legendary James Bond actor loses a ‘short but brave’ battle against cancer

James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore has died aged 89, his family has confirmed.

In a statement posted on the actor's official social media accounts it was revealed that Moore had passed away in Switzerland after a "short but brave battle with cancer".

Moore was the third actor to play British secret agent James Bond, in seven feature films released between 1973 and 1985 that were based on the books by Ian Fleming.