Roger Moore: 'Illness played a great and unwelcome role' in star's life before death
James Bond films during the period of 1973 to 1985 passed away after a short battle with cancer, but this was not the only medical condition he battled in his 89 years. Even in his book My Word is My Bond Moore reportedly wrote: "Illness played a great - and unwelcome - role in my early life," which referred to the mumps and severe sore throat he suffered all before he had reached adulthood. From there Moore was told by medical professionals that he could "die at any time" after suffering from kidney stones, warts, shingles, skin cancer and heart problems.