Reactions to Sir Roger Moore's death

Sir Roger Moore was loved all around and many of his former colleagues have expressed their sorrow online. A selection of reactions:

Pierce Brosnan

"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"
Pierce Brosnan on Facebook

Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan

Jane Seymour

I am devastated to learn of Roger Moore’s passing.
The first leading role I ever had as a Bond girl was such a new and frightening world and Roger held my hand and guided me through every process.
He taught me about work ethic and humility.
He was so funny, kind and thoughtful to everyone around him and in that Roger taught me what a movie star really was and should be.
Through his lifelong work with UNICEF he showed me the true meaning of being a humanitarian and giving back.
He was my Bond.
Jane Seymour on Facebook

Roger Moore and Jane Seymour (Bond Girl in Live And Let Die)

Duran Duran

#RIP Roger pic.twitter.com/eh9EKIxu0G

— Duran Duran (@duranduran) May 23, 2017

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

“We are heartbroken at the news of Sir Roger Moore’s passing. On the screen, he reinvented the role of James Bond with tremendous skill, charisma and humour. In real life, he was a genuine hero working as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for many years dedicating his life to alleviating the suffering of children all over the world. He was a loyal and beloved friend and his legacy shall live on through his films and the millions of lives he touched. We shall miss him enormously. Our love and thoughts are with Deborah, Geoffrey, Christian his grandchildren and his wife Kristina.”

Kristina, Roger Moore, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli at a 2012 Christie's Bond auction

UNICEF

"The world has lost one of its great champions for children — and the entire UNICEF family has lost a great friend. In his most famous roles as an actor, Sir Roger was the epitome of cool sophistication; but in his work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, he was a passionate — and highly persuasive — advocate for children. He once said that it was up to all of us to give children a more peaceful future. Together with Lady Kristina, he worked very hard to do so."
UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake

Sir Sean Connery

Sean Connery spoke to EW: “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.”

Michael Caine, Roger Moore and Sean Connery

Sir Michael Caine

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

Daniel Craig

"Nobody Does It Better - love Daniel" via the 007 Twitter account.

Roger Moore and Daniel Craig

Sir Paul McCartney

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— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) May 23, 2017

Aston Martin

We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Roger Moore. The thoughts of Aston Martin are with his family.

— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) May 23, 2017

(Roger Moore drove an Aston Martin in The Persuaders, but never in a James Bond film)

Tanya Roberts

My 007. RIP @sirrogermoore pic.twitter.com/e3jTB5PawV

— Tanya Roberts (@TanyaVRoberts) May 24, 2017

Pinewood Studios

With great sadness Pinewood learns of the passing of Sir Roger Moore. A force of nature, his humour and spirit will be missed by all of us. pic.twitter.com/Mb1TbjFW0I

— Pinewood Studios (@PinewoodStudios) May 23, 2017