Earlier this afternoon, TMZ was informed that Richard Kiel had passed away at the age of 74. The 7-foot-2 actor used his imposing size to play one of the most memorable Bond villains of all-time, 'Jaws.' Kiel played henchman with steel-capped teeth for two Roger Moore-led Bond films, The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979). At this moment, there is no information how or why the actor passed away, but we do know Kiel suffered a broken leg last week and was recuperating in a hospital in Fresno, California. His death comes three days before what would've been his 75th birthday. Kiel will also be remembered for his roles in Happy Gilmore, the original The Longest Yard and Cannonball Run II.
In this 11th film of the series, Agent 007(Roger Moore) is assigned to investigate a hijacked space shuttle. Along the way, he joins forces with NASA scientist Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles), and discovers a plot by evil industrialist Hugo Drax to take over the world by destroying Earth with nerve gas, then breeding a super race in outer space. But the indestructible mega-villain...Jaws...returns to foil Bond's planet-saving efforts. Based on the novel by Ian Fleming.
Actors: Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel,
Bernard Lee, Desmond Llewelyn and Lois Maxwell
Director: Lewis Gilbert * Screenwriter: Christopher Wood
ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.