BalinChane

Because of his heavy drinking, the real 007 would have a life expectancy of 56, doctors say.


The rest of the story:

Yes, Mr. Bond, we expect you to die -- from booze

TucTee

If I'm not mistaken, we saw the beginning of his mortality in Skyfall. Although I am sure they would attribute his condition more to age or physical wear-and-tear more than booze. I can't remember how they explained it on the movie.

Fascinating movie, by the way, to those who haven't seen it.

Mel12

And to think I used to drink James Bond martinis past age 56. I feel better today than in my "James Bond" days!

BalinChane

I hear James Bond retired from MI6, sobered up and moved to some small island to be a golf bum.

caboblanco

If you shake a martini instead of stirring it....it is twice as deadly