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Roberts' death was confirmed following an earlier incorrect report.

Roberts was first reported dead on Sunday, but she was still alive at the time.

Star helped rejuvenate the franchise at a time when some questioned whether 007 was over.

Film brought together the best elements of the franchise's past and future.

Actor defined the role of secret agent 007 in the '60s.

Connery was the first actor to play the role in the long-running film series.

The 007 franchise is not only filled with hits and misses, but also never-weres.

With its focus on technological dystopia, 007's 1997 film feels like it could have been made yesterday.

The movie is the most subtle and serious in the early part of the franchise.

Blackman was also a star of TV’s ‘The Avengers.’