British actor Roger Moore, who played James Bond for more than two decades with a suave wit, died Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) aged 89, drawing tributes for his portrayal of the womanising super-spy, and for his charity work.

“It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our loving father, Sir Roger Moore, has passed away today in Switzerland after a short but brave battle with cancer,” his children said in a statement on Twitter.

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