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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Fly and James Bond star David Hedison has died aged 92.

Hedison is probably best known for his role as Captain Lee Crane in the Irwin Allen show that ran from 1964 to 1968, but his previous genre appearances included the lead role in the original version of The Fly (as Al Hedison). He played Felix Leiter opposite both Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton’s James Bonds (in Live and Let Die and Licence to Kill).

His family said in a statement: “Even in our deep sadness, we are comforted by the memory of our wonderful father. He loved us all dearly and expressed that love every day. He was adored by so many, all of whom benefitted from his warm and generous heart. Our dad brought joy and humour wherever he went and did so with great style.”