Actor, humanitarian Sir Roger Moore has died following a short battle with cancer.

The British-born actor’s early career included some modelling and bit parts in movies but he made a name for himself in television in the 1960s.

Moore starred as Simon Templar in The Saint which ran from 1962-69. 

He’ll best be remembered for his work on the big screen when he took on the role of James Bond, playing Agent 007 seven times –

Live and Let Die (1973)

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) 

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Moonraker (1979)

For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Octopussy (1983)

A View to a Kill (1985).

Roger Moore was appointed as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 1991 before eventually being knighted in recognition for his humanitarian efforts.