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ACTOR Michael Lonsdale has died at the age of 89.

Michael was known for playing villain Hugo Drax in the 1979 James Bond film Moonraker opposite Roger Moore.

Lonsdale has died at the age of 89
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Lonsdale has died at the age of 89Credit: AFP or licensors
Michael Lonsdale played the villain alongside Roger Moore in Moonraker
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Michael Lonsdale played the villain alongside Roger Moore in Moonraker

The actor died at his home in Paris, his agent Olivier Loiseau confirmed.

Lonsdale played an industrialist planning to poison all humans on Earth before repopulating the planet from his space station in the iconic Bond film.

He had an acting career that spanned over six decades, playing roles in film, TV, radio and on stage.

Lonsdale appeared in over 200 roles in both English and French languages.

He was also an author - and wrote a total of ten books.

The British-French actor has died
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The British-French actor has diedCredit: AFP or licensors
His career spanned over six decades
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His career spanned over six decadesCredit: AFP or licensors
Lonsdale died at the age of 89
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Lonsdale died at the age of 89Credit: AFP or licensors
Michael Lonsdale (far right) at the Cannes Film Festival in 1975
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Michael Lonsdale (far right) at the Cannes Film Festival in 1975Credit: AFP or licensors
The actor played over 200 roles in his career
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The actor played over 200 roles in his careerCredit: AFP or licensors