Roger Moore, the English actor known throughout the world for his turn as James Bond, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, according to multiple news sources. Roger Moore, the actor famed for portraying James Bond in seven "007" films between 1973 and 1985, has died after a battle with cancer, according to his family. He … Roger Moore death tributes have been pouring in on social media — despite him dying two years ago. So why is the late actor's passing trending? He played the famous spy in seven Bond films including Live and Let Die and A … Roger was born on April 16, 1950. ... 2019. He was born to Willie L. and Bernice Moore and was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio. He was 89. Actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond, has died aged 89, his family has announced. Roger Moore departed this life on December 15, 2019 at the age of 69. How did Roger Moore die?