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Lois Maxwell Obituary
The Canadian-born actress starred alongside Sean Connery in the first James Bond movie, ''Dr. No,'' in 1962 as the secretary to M, the head of the secret service.
She died Saturday night at Fremantle Hospital near her home in Perth, Australia, the BBC cited a hospital official as saying.
Bond star Roger Moore said she was suffering from cancer.
''It's rather a shock,'' Moore, who had known her since they were students at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1944, told BBC radio.
''She was always fun and she was wonderful to be with,'' he said.
Born Lois Hooker in Ontario, Canada, in 1927, she began her acting on radio before moving to Britain with the Entertainment Corps of the Canadian army at the age of 15, the BBC said.
In the late 1940s, she moved to Hollywood and won a Golden Globe for her part in the Shirley Temple comedy ''That Hagen Girl.''
After working in Italy, she returned to Britain in the mid-1950s.
In addition to her 14 appearances as Miss Moneypenny, she also acted in Stanley Kubrick's ''Lolita'' and worked on TV shows including ''The Saint,'' ''The Baron, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased),'' and ''The Persuaders!,'' the BBC said.
She was 58 when she appeared in her final Bond film, 1985's ''A View To A Kill.'' She was replaced by 26-year-old Caroline Bliss for ''The Living Daylights.''
Her last film was a 2001 thriller called ''The Fourth Angel,'' alongside Jeremy Irons.
Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press
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Spagna Giorgio
January 10, 2017
Sign Guest Book...Addio miss moneypenny! Giorgio SPAGNA
STEVEN WICKENS
March 31, 2015
legend and icon Lois Maxwell R.I.P ....thanks for the memories !
Harry Simpson
September 29, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Matthew McGuire
May 26, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Miracle
May 28, 2008
I'm sorry hear about a lost, I would like to share a scripture with the family to bring comfort at John11:25(Jesus said that I am the resurrection and the life he that exercises faith in me, even though he dies will come to life)
john hernandez
October 4, 2007
As long as James Bond movies are played, Lois Maxwell will be remembered as 007's first love. Vaya Con Dios!
Denise Ly
October 4, 2007
Dear
Lois Maxwell, I will really miss you. Iremeber seeing you on all of the james bond movies.You were so charming,sweet,kind,compassionate and you were so strong around 007.My whole heart goes out to you and I will always love,and keep your special smile and charm in my memories,always.Rest in peace and enjoy your stay in heaven with JESUS.
Gladys Demson
October 3, 2007
my condolences,she was a terrific actress and person,she is in God's mansion,I know James Bond will miss her dearly.
Karla Vaughn
October 3, 2007
Gone from our sight, but never ever from our heart. We will miss you dearly.
stephanie lowman
October 3, 2007
what an eyebrow! very few stars are gifted with this kind of expression, be it looks or personality. she out shines most of todays most popular big screeners. she knew who she was, i wonder if she knew how great she was. she was the reason everyone tolerated Mr. Bonds politically incorrect behavior, and while there are too many BOND GIRLS to mention, there was only one MONEYPENNY! in the words of george lazenby "she's just having a rest"....
ally prefontaine
October 3, 2007
sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories fill your hearts more than your tears.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
October 3, 2007
Thank you for the unforgettable moments Miss Moneypenny.Rest in peace.
Mo Dundon
October 3, 2007
To the family and loved ones of Lois ...No one one will ever say the line " Oh James ! " like her !! In Loving memory , Mo Dundon
October 2, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Joe Tomanek
October 2, 2007
Our deepest condolences to the Maxwell family. She was a very classy lady and actress who will be missed. God bless you forever.
Donna Barney
October 2, 2007
May the lord love you and bless you, but just remember Lois is no longer in pain; and loving you from the heavens above, She follow's you in your hearts, she is your gurdianangel. Rest in peace Lois may you always be remembered and loved!
Brenda Hayes
October 2, 2007
She shall always be remembered and loved by many.And she will always be the one and only Miss Moneypenny.My thought and prayers are with the family.
Paul Simmington
October 2, 2007
Her Passing Will Leave A Great Hole In All Those Who Loved The Bond Films. A Wonderful Actress, Who Gave Her All, And Never Asked For Anything In Return. You Will Be Missed.
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
October 2, 2007
I always liked those old spy movies.
Thanks for the memories.
~xXx~
Kim Weldon
October 2, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
timothy shelton
October 2, 2007
bond is not bond without her my prayers are with the family and fre
Stan Smith
October 1, 2007
She was a great actress. Godspeed.
Velma Duenas
October 1, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Francis Moises
October 1, 2007
She was one classy lady!
ray interlandi
October 1, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
louis carwell
October 1, 2007
she was the straight bond girl and will be the best of the moneypennies always.her presence in the bonds movies always added a classic flair to them.rest in peace miss moneypenny.
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
October 1, 2007
REST IN PEACE LOIS MAXWELL
Richard Hogan
October 1, 2007
The one and the only, the best.
Thank you for your rave performance as the incredible Moneypenny.
Prayers and thoughts are with the Maxwell family.
Noelle Break
October 1, 2007
I enjoyed talking to her
she brought hope to the life that I have lost a long time ago I will miss you.
Gayleen Middleton
October 1, 2007
To the family, May you find peace in the lord and know that she will always be by you in your hearts and in your dreams may god bless you.
carolesuzanne doss
October 1, 2007
I adored Miss Money Penny, I even named my cat after her. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Alice Long
October 1, 2007
It was a joy to see Ms. Moneypenny at the beginning of James Bond movies. She was a very witty and funny person. We will truly miss her. May God bless her family and keep them.
Teresa Johnston
October 1, 2007
You will be missed. May the good Lord love and bless you.
Dave E
October 1, 2007
You were the best secretary an agent could have! Rest in peace dear. We'll miss you.
Sheila Smith
October 1, 2007
Rest in Peace Lois.
September 30, 2007
rest in peace
Bernadette Williams
September 30, 2007
I am truly sorry for the loss of this wonderful wonam and actress.
TL
September 30, 2007
Thank you for sharing your talents with us. You were always a delight on screen and always a fine lady in life. You are missed.
Mary Smith
September 30, 2007
Family members,
You have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We went to see Ms. Maxwell in the James Bond movies. She was gifted in her craft and will be missed by the many friends, movieviewers, and her family. God tells of a resurrection of those in "the memorial tombs" at John 5:28, 29. This thought brings us comfort and gives us hope.
PAT NADEAU
September 30, 2007
REST IN PEACE YOUNG LADY
Joanne Smartt
September 30, 2007
Will miss you Ms. Moneypenny. Sorry that you never got that date with James!
Irene c morrison
September 30, 2007
sorry for your loss on this nice lady she is in gods hands may god help you in your sad time
Beth
September 30, 2007
It was always great to see the inimitable Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films. You will be missed!
Bill Williams
September 30, 2007
I WAS GLADE TO OF KNOWN LOIS MAXWELL WHEN SHE LIVED HERE IN FORT ERIE SHE WAS A FUN AND CHEERFUL LADY TO KNOW. THANK FOR THE MOVIES YOU BEEN IN AND ENTERTAINING US
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