Roger Moore’s ex-wife Luisa Mattioli, actress and mum of Bond star’s three children, dies aged 85 after ‘long illness’

SIR Roger Moore’s third wife Luisa Mattioli has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. The James Bond star and the Italian actress were married for 24 years and had three children together. Hulton Archive - GettyLuisa Mattioli and Roger Moore were married for 24 years[/caption] RexThe couple had three children together[/caption] The first met on the set of the 1962 Italian adventure comedy Romulus and the Sabines. They separated in 1993 after Sir Roger left Luisa for her best friend the socialite Kristina ‘Kiki’ Tholstrup though they didn’t divorce until 1993. Luisa’s death was confirmed by the couple’s oldest son, Geoffrey. “Sadly, I can confirm it is the case,” the Mayfair restaurateur said, speaking from Switzerland, where Luisa was reportedly living at the time of her death. Another family member told The Mirror: “Luisa was ill for some time, so it has been a difficult period for all the family. “Despite her acrimonious split from Sir Roger, they were reconciled before his death.” Most read in The Sun 'IT'S TERRIFYING' Woman held at Sarah Everard vigil says '50 cops' contacted her on Tinder DOWNER UNDER Kylie Minogue’s boyfriend Paul Solomons WON'T move back to Oz with her TAKING THE OUI France swiped 5m Covid jab doses from UK in shocking post-Brexit tantrum BAD SAMARITAN Robber wheels double amputee out of hospital - so he can mug him in car park SERIAL MISTRESS I sleep with married men…people say I'm a homewrecker but I have no remorse 'best present' Stacey Solomon gives birth to fourth child on her birthday Fans and famous faces took to social media to share their condolences after her death. Film producer Jonathan Sothcott wrote on Twitter : “We are very sad to hear that Luisa Moore (Luisa Mattioli) has passed away. “Mother of our dear friends Geoffrey & Deborah. A glamorous, formidable lady & a wonderful mum. RIP. All our love, Jonathan & @JanineNerissa.” Mattioli was orn in March 1936 in San Stino di Livenza, Veneto, Italy, Mattioli She went on to study at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia – the oldest film school in Western Europe. Her big break came aged 23, when she landed a role in the 1959 Italian drama The Night of The Great Attack, playing a maid. RexMattioli with her son Geoffrey[/caption] We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 02077824104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks.