In Memory of Ian Fleming: James Bond Through the Decades — mashable.com

Ian Fleming, who wrote the James Bond series, died 50 years ago Tuesday — but his famous spy lives on, saving the day and downing martinis (shaken, not stirred, of course). To create the Bond character, Fleming reportedly pulled from his own military career; it was also rumored that he had a penchant for drinking, women and cigarettes, just like Bond, according to Fleming's official website. SEE ALSO: What Have Guys Named 'James Bond' Done For a Living?

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