'You will remain in our hearts forever, Sir Roger Moore'

Roger Moore passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He was 89.

He was best known for his role as James Bond in films like 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), and A View to a Kill (1985).

Celebrities across the globe expressed their grief over Moore's demise on Twitter.

Russell Crowe: Roger Moore , loved him

Kris Jenner: The ultimate James Bond... so sad to hear that Roger Moore has passed away. Thoughts and prayers are with his family...

Mia Farrow: Few are as kind and giving as was Roger Moore. Loving thoughts with his family and friends. He will be missed too by UNICEF.

Marc Almond‏: Sat next to and chatted to Sir Roger one night in a restaurant he was the loveliest wonderful person. Goodbye beloved Roger Moore.

Rishi Kapoor: RIP. Name is James... Roger Moore... Bond,

Boman Irani: A sad day became sadder. #JamesBond cannot bleed let alone die. You will remain in our hearts forever. Sir #RogerMoore.

Sophie Choudry‏: RIP Sir #RogerMoore ..One of the coolest, most suave, iconic Bonds ever. #JamesBond #007 #ShakenNotStirred #legendsneverdie

Divya Khosla: You will always be loved , respected and remembered ! No one can be any better #JamesBond than you #007 #RIP #RogerMoore

Madhur Bhandarkar: Sad to hear about the demise of #RogerMoore. One of my favorite #JamesBond. RIP

Farah Khan‏: RIP Roger Moore. You were James Bond in my growing years.