The franchise has moved seamlessly from one Bond to another through seven actors. You've had a Scot, English, Irish actors, with even an Australian wedged in there somewhere.
James Bond has been dark-haired and suave... but has also been blonde and brawny.

Why the sudden need to kill him off? For the sake of inclusivity??

Damn... this is just another example where people can't leave well enough alone. Just like Brosnan gave way to Craig... so could someone else stepped into the role after Craig.