Actor Joe Don Baker, who has appeared in a string of big-name movies, has died.
The Hollywood actor, who played two roles in the James Bond movie franchise, died at the age of 89. His family announced the news in a statement. Joe died on May 7, his family announced in a statement as they paid tribute to him and branded the star a “beacon of kindness and generosity”.
The statement added: “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 statement then ended with: “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.”
Joe was married to Maria Dolores Rivero-Torres from 1969 to 1980. He never had any children.
The actor played two roles over three movies in the James Bond franchise. Joe played villain Brad Whitaker in 1987’s The Living Daylights, in which Timothy Dalton played James Bond. After undertaking the role of a villain in his first James Bond movie appearance, Joe then went on to play a good guy as he played CIA agent Jack Wade in GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies, in which Pierce Brosnan portrayed the lead role.
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