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The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
James Bond star who appeared in three iconic 007 films dies aged 89 as family pay tribute to ‘beacon of kindness'
A FAMOUS James Bond star who played two separate roles in the iconic franchise has died at the age of 89. Jon Don Baker was best known for playing a top CIA agent alongside Pierce Brosnan in two blockbuster Bond films. 1 Joe Don Baker has passed away at the age of 89 Credit: Getty A touching statement from his family read: "His intellectual curiosity made him a voracious reader, inspiring a great love of nature and animals, particularly cats. "Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him." The actor first played a Bond villain in 1987 flick The Living Daylights. He took on the role of Brad Whitaker, who was a crazed arms dealer. After impressing on screen, Baker was asked to return to the franchise in 1995's GoldenEye. The Pierce Brosnan thriller saw Baker play a good guy this time around as he was CIA agent Jack Wade. In 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies he returned to the role in his third Bond flick. The family statement ended with them praising the actor for creating so many memories throughout his life. Most read in Celebrity It added: "As we say goodbye to Joe Don, we hold onto the memories and the love he shared with us. "Though he may no longer be with us in body, his spirit will always remain, a guiding light in the lives he touched. "Rest in peace, Joe Don. You will be dearly missed but never forgotten." He is survived by relatives in his native Groesbeck, Texas. He never had any children but was married to Maria Dolores Rivero-Torres from 1969 to 1980. Before finding Bond fame in the late 80s, Baker starred in BBC show Edge Of Darkness in 1985 which earned him a BAFTA nomination. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
James Bond star who appeared in three iconic 007 films dies aged 89 as family pay tribute to ‘beacon of kindness'
His family left a touching tribute to the lifelong actor TRAGIC LOSS James Bond star who appeared in three iconic 007 films dies aged 89 as family pay tribute to 'beacon of kindness' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAMOUS James Bond star who played two separate roles in the iconic franchise has died at the age of 89. Jon Don Baker was best known for playing a top CIA agent alongside Pierce Brosnan in two blockbuster Bond films. 1 Joe Don Baker has passed away at the age of 89 Credit: Getty A touching statement from his family read: "His intellectual curiosity made him a voracious reader, inspiring a great love of nature and animals, particularly cats. "Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him." The actor first played a Bond villain in 1987 flick The Living Daylights. He took on the role of Brad Whitaker, who was a crazed arms dealer. After impressing on screen, Baker was asked to return to the franchise in 1995's GoldenEye. The Pierce Brosnan thriller saw Baker play a good guy this time around as he was CIA agent Jack Wade. In 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies he returned to the role in his third Bond flick. The family statement ended with them praising the actor for creating so many memories throughout his life. It added: "As we say goodbye to Joe Don, we hold onto the memories and the love he shared with us. "Though he may no longer be with us in body, his spirit will always remain, a guiding light in the lives he touched. "Rest in peace, Joe Don. You will be dearly missed but never forgotten." He is survived by relatives in his native Groesbeck, Texas. He never had any children but was married to Maria Dolores Rivero-Torres from 1969 to 1980. Before finding Bond fame in the late 80s, Baker starred in BBC show Edge Of Darkness in 1985 which earned him a BAFTA nomination. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
