Sir Roger ‘heartbroken’ as step-daughter dies
DEVASTATED Sir Roger Moore paid tribute yesterday to his stepdaughter Christina Knudsen after her death from cancer aged 47.
The former Bond actor, 88, said Christina, known as Flossie, died with her close family around her.
He wrote: “Our beautiful daughter Christina (aka Flossie) lost her battle with cancer 25 July at 10am. We are heartbroken.
“We were all with her, surrounding her with love, at the end.”
Christina was the daughter of his fourth wife, multi-millionairess Kristina “Kiki” Tholstrup, 74, whom he married in 2002.
Ms Knudsen, who was half Swedish and half Danish, was previously married to investment banker Nikolaj Albinus.
The couple married in the south of France, at a wedding attended by singer Shirley Bassey and film director Michael Winner but it only lasted 13 months.
She had lived in London since 1997 and worked in interior design and property development.
In 2014 Christina launched Ochun, a private social club for single people.
She said at the time: “After I divorced I realised how difficult it was to meet like-minded people who were single.
“I was in my early 30s. All my friends were married, having kids, and I remember thinking, ‘Will I have to go on the internet?’ It was a really shocking wake-up call.”
Her father, businessman Hans Christian Knudsen, committed suicide and many years later her stepfather Ole alcoholism.
She was very close to Sir Roger and is quoted as crediting him with “turning her life around”.
Following her divorce, she was involved in a long-term relationship with Skype co-founder Janus Friis.
Friends of Sir Roger sent their condolences yesterday.
They included Dame Joan Collins, 83, who said: “I am so sad for Kristina and Roger Moore’s loss of their lovely daughter Christina.”
Christina’s friend Lauren St John, a wildlife activist, described her as a “gifted eventer and writer”. He wrote on Twitter: “Christina was beautiful, vital, generous and loving. I’m stunned she’s gone.”
And former model and Bond girl Nicky Summer tweeted: “I am so sorry. Sending u love, Nicky.’ Tholstrup died from