Photos: Another James Bond Villain, Geoffrey Holder Dies

Not too long ago, TBW reported the death of The Spy Who Loved Me villain, Richard Kiel, and now, sadly, it's another Bond villain, Geoffrey Holder who has died at the age of 84.

The actor, who played Baron Samedi in Live And Let Die, passed away on Sunday after suffering complications caused by pneumonia.

Hailing from Trinidad, the much-loved star died at home in New York, and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carmen de Lavallade, and their son, Leo Anthony Lamont. 

Revered for both his acting and dancing skills in a career that spanned six decades, Geoffrey was a celebrated Hollywood star, appearing in the original Doctor Dolittle in 1967, and as Punjab in 1982 musical Annie.

But it was his 1973 turn in the 007 adventure that he will best be remembered for, where he played voodoo criminal Baron Samedi opposite Sir Roger Moore.

His talents were recognised in 1975 when he won two Tony Awards for his work on the Broadway production of The Wiz, including the coveted Best Direction of a Musical award. 

And in 2005, the former 7Up spokesman's distinctive deep voice was called upon to narrate the Tim Burton remake of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, which starred Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

Towering above his peers at 6ft 6, Geoffrey spent a year as the principle dancer for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet in New York in 1955, before beginning his movie career in 1962 film All Night Long. 

Reflecting on his approach to his craft, he told Dance Magazine in 2010: 'I create for that innocent little boy in the balcony who has come to the theater for the first time.

'He wants to see magic, so I want to give him magic. He sees things that his father couldn’t see.'

Fellow Hollywood heavyweight Samuel L. Jackson has already taken to Twitter to mourn the star.  

He wrote: "I brush up against Fame all the time, but encountering GREATNESS is Rare! RIP Mr Holder!! (sic)" 

May his soul RIP.