In a recent revelation, legendary actor Roger Moore recounted a startling anecdote about his former James Bond co-star, describing him as a ‘diseased s=x maniac with unnatural lusts’.
The co-star in question was none other than Hervé Villechaize, who shared the screen with Moore in the 1974 film “The Man With The Golden Gun”.
Roger Moore, known for his debonair portrayal of James Bond, was celebrated not just for his on-screen charisma but also for his off-screen wit and charm.
A master storyteller, Moore regaled audiences with his sharp tongue and memorable one-liners.
However, it was during an appearance at London’s Southbank Centre that Moore stunned the crowd with accounts of Villechaize’s behavior that left him appalled.
During the event, Moore expressed his revulsion towards Villechaize’s s–ual antics, highlighting the actor’s inappropriate behavior towards women.
Despite Villechaize’s diminutive stature of 3ft 11ins, Moore emphasized that his disgust stemmed not from his size but from his predatory nature.
Moore bluntly stated, “He was a very small man and he used to touch me and I used to say, ‘Don’t touch me.
You are diseased.'”
Recalling his time filming in Hong Kong, Moore painted a vivid picture of Villechaize’s lecherous pursuits, recounting how the actor would frequent clubs in search of companionship.
Moore revealed, “When we were in Hong Kong he would find girls in girly clubs and go with a flashlight, ‘You, you, not you.'”
Such behavior, according to Moore, exemplified Villechaize’s insatiable and aberrant desires.
In a candid moment, Moore disclosed an unsettling conversation he had with Villechaize regarding his conquests during the film shoot.
Villechaize boasted of having been intimate with 35 women, to which Moore retorted that paid encounters did not count.
Villechaize’s response, claiming that even paid liaisons sometimes refused him, shed light on his distorted view of relationships.
Tragically, Villechaize’s life took a dark turn following his brief stint in the limelight.
Despite finding success in subsequent projects like “Fantasy Island”, where he portrayed Mr. Roarke’s assistant, Tattoo, Villechaize’s career was marred by conflicts and controversies.
His erratic behavior on set, marked by demands for higher pay and inappropriate advances towards female colleagues, led to his dismissal from the show in 1984.
The downward spiral culminated in Villechaize’s untimely demise in 1993 when he took his own life in the garden of his Hollywood residence at the age of 50.
In a poignant suicide note, Villechaize expressed love for all and absolved others from blame.
His girlfriend Kathy Self later revealed the inner turmoil Villechaize faced, citing chronic pain stemming from the physical strain his undersized organs placed on his body.
The shocking revelations by Roger Moore offer a glimpse into the tumultuous life of Hervé Villechaize, shedding light on the complexities and struggles behind the facade of fame.
Moore’s candid account serves as a reminder of the darker side of stardom and the personal demons that can haunt even the most celebrated figures in show business.
