David Niven: 'It was a relief when he died' - star's long battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease - Express

ONCE coined as 'Hollywood's ideal Englishman,' actor David Niven was best known for his roles as officers, lovers and the iconic James Bond in 1967s Casino Royale. Having been in more than 90 films across his 50 year career, Niven's death in 1983 at the age o…

The Oscar-winning actor passed away after a lengthy battle with the debilitating disease which affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Passing away “peacefully and without pain", the actor … [+3935 chars]

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