On another day this sad news would be dominating the headlines over here.

But 89 is a damn good innings. I'd take it.

For me the best Bond but that's because I was born in his era. I'd see Moore on the big screen playing Bond, my first The Spy Who Loved Me, then see Connery playing Bond on the TV. At that age there's no comparison.

And he still makes me laugh now with his raised eyebrow and wise cracks.

RIP legend