Sir Roger Moore dies aged 89

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by Polly Foreman |
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Sir Roger Moore, an actor best known for playing James Bond, has died aged 89.

Sir Roger's family confirmed the news on Twitter, saying that he died after "a short but brave battle with cancer".

The statement, written by his children, said: "Thank you Pops for being you, and being so very special to so many people."

"With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated."

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