What former "James Bond" actor died in May of 2017?

Roger Moore was the former James Bond actor who died in May 2017. He died in Switzerland on May 23, 2017, at age 89, after a short battle with cancer.

Moore played James Bond in seven official Eon Productions films, beginning with Live and Let Die in 1973 and ending with A View to a Kill in 1985. His portrayal followed Sean Connery and became known for its suave humor, lighter tone, and sophisticated style.

Before Bond, Moore was widely recognized for television roles including Simon Templar in The Saint and Lord Brett Sinclair in The Persuaders!. He later became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and was knighted in 2003 for services to charity. A common mix-up is remembering him as the first Bond; that distinction belongs to Sean Connery in the main film series.