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The former James Bond star, who is currently promoting his new film The Unholy Trinity, said: 'Keely and I love each other and are blessed to have each other as companions in this life.
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James Bond bosses 'narrow down their shortlist to just THREE contenders' - but did your favourite make the cut?
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- The Sun
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