Sean Connery has paid tribute to Sir Roger Moore (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage)

Sean Connery has paid tribute to Sir Roger Moore following his death from cancer at the age of 89.

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Connery, who was the first James Bond and played the spy in seven films, said the pair had an ‘unusually long’ and happy friendship.

He said in a statement: ‘I was very sad to hear of Roger’s passing.

‘We had an unusually long relationship by Hollywood standards that was filled with jokes and laughter, I will miss him.’


The current 007 Daniel Craig also shared a short but sweet message via the official James Bond Twitter account.

Sir Roger Moore has died of cancer (Picture: WENN)

Along with a picture of Daniel and Roger together were the words ‘nobody does it better – love Daniel’.

Nobody Does It Better – love Daniel pic.twitter.com/lkeKirvt0l — James Bond (@007) May 23, 2017

Their comments come after other ex-Bonds Pierce Brosnan and George Lazenby shared their tributes.



In a message on his Facebook page Pierce, who took over the role of 007 from Moore, said the late actor was ‘a big part of my life’.

He said: ‘Dear Sir Roger Moore. It is indeed with a heavy heart that I hear the news of your passing this morning. You were a big part of my life, from The Saint to James Bond.. .you were a magnificent James Bond and one that lead the way for me, the world will miss you and your unique sense of humor for years to come. My sincerest condolences to your family and children. RIP.’

Dear Sir Roger Moore, It is indeed with a heavy heart that I hear the news of your passing this morning. You were a big… Posted by Pierce Brosnan on Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Another Bond, George Lazenby also paid tribute, calling Roger ‘a genuine fellow, a really good guy’.

Moore’s death at the age of 89, was announced by his family in a statement. They said: ‘Thank you Pops for being you, and for being so very special to so many people’.

Sir Roger died after a battle with cancer (Picture: WENN)

Pierce Brosnan took over the iconic role from Sir Roger (Picture: Eon Productions)

A private funeral will be held for him in Monaco in accordance with his wishes.

Sir Roger is survived by his wife Kristina and his children Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian.

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