1. - Ben Carruthers, Universal Soldier, 1971. “The film  George  Lazenby gave up 007 for... “More likely the first offer he had on being dropped from Bond.  Rock guitar god Hendrix was set to co-star  but  died before shooting started. Same story seven years on when Bruce Lee died  when  Lazenby had  signed to make what was finished (minus George) as Game of Death,. 1978. “Once you're dead, “ said Hendrix, “you're made for life.”