James Bond

James Bond’s latest mission to save King’s coronation

Legendary spy James Bond faces a race against time to save King Charles III's upcoming coronation in a new story to be released ahead of the May 6 ceremony, it was revealed on March 31. 

Author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson has been commissioned to write the book, in which Bond has to thwart plans to disrupt the coronation ceremony, according to Ian Fleming Publications.

Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007

James Bond actor Daniel Craig on Oct. 18 received the same honor held by his fictional character, as he is set to retire from the role.

The 54-year-old British actor who played Bond for the fifth and final time in 2021 film "No Time To Die," was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, a rare honor that author Ian Fleming bestowed on his fictional agent.

James Bond theme composer Monty Norman dies aged 94

British composer Monty Norman, best known for writing the iconic theme music for the James Bond films, died on July 11 at the age of 94, his official website announced.

"It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness," read the statement.
Norman was born Monty Noserovitch in east London, to Jewish parents, on April 4, 1928.

In Memoriam: Spy Novels Legend John le Carre Dies Aged 89

British best-selling author David Cornwell, better known as John le Carre whose Cold War-era spy novels transformed the espionage genre, died over the weekend, his literary agent said. He was 89 years old.

His family said le Carre died Saturday night in Cornwall, Britain, from pneumonia after a short battle with the illness.

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