The entertainment world is mourning the loss of the legendary actor and ambassador Roger Moore. His family released a statement early Tuesday morning saying the 79-year-old passed away after a short battle with cancer:
With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated. pic.twitter.com/6dhiA6dnVg
— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) May 23, 2017
Shortly after the announcement tributes started to pour in on social media:
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
Saddened @sirrogermoore passed today. Had a great chat about acting & life 6 mo. ago. Generous and kind. RIP Mr. Bond pic.twitter.com/kVd92inLNr
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) 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
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) May 23, 2017
I am devastated today at loosing one of my oldest and closest friends ROGER MOORE, my world will never be the same again.
— Michael Caine (@themichaelcaine) May 23, 2017