Multiple Award-winning British actress Diana Rigg, popular for her role in “The Avengers” television series and Game of Thrones, is dead. She died at the age of 82.
“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Dame Diana Rigg died peacefully early this morning. She was at home with her family who has asked for privacy at this difficult time”. Rigg’s agent, Simon Beresford, said in a statement
She suffered from cancer and died surrounded by her family on Thursday morning (local time), reports the New York Post.
“My Beloved Ma died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at home, surrounded by family. She died of cancer diagnosed in March and spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words. her daughter”. Actress Rachael Stirling said in a statement.
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Mastering both film and theatre, Diana Rigg earned BAFTA, Emmy, Tony, and Evening Standards Awards in her long tenure on the stage and on the screen.
Despite her extensive stage experience, Rigg was perhaps best-known for her star-making role in “The Avengers”, released in 1965.
Most recently, Diana Rigg played fan favourite Olenna Tyrell on Game of Thrones from 2013 to 2015. The character went down in GoT history as a class act after she admitted to poisoning hideous King Joffrey just before being killed herself. She was Emmy-nominated for guest actress in a drama for her work on the show three consecutive years.
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