Diana Rigg, Star of Game of Thrones, Has Died at Age 82

Hollywood star Dame Diana Rigg passed away at the age of 82. The actress was battling cancer from this March.

Entertainment Weekly first reported the death - announcing the actress' daughter Rachel Stirling, confirmed that her famous mum Rigg was diagnosed with cancer in March. In the statement, Rachel said Diana "spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession.

View this post on Instagram“We had fun together on the set of the movie in Switzerland and Portugal. Her depth of experience really helped me.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticGeorge Lazenby, whose sole turn as James Bond in 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was blessed with the casting of costar Diana Rigg, dispelled those ancient tales of an on-set feud today, writing, ” Much was made of our supposed differences but that was the Press looking for a news story.”Rigg, who died this morning at the age of 82, played the doomed Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo in the Peter R.

Naman Ramachandran The entertainment world is paying tribute to multifaceted actor Diana Rigg, who died Thursday at her home in England at the age of 82.Rigg’s appeal transcended generations, ranging from playing the stylish Emma Peel in iconic 1960’s series “The Avengers”; Contessa Teresa “Tracy” di Vicenzo, the only woman to lead James Bond to the altar, in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”; to Lady Holiday in “The Great Muppet Caper”; Mrs Danvers in “Rebecca”; through to discovering a new

The Avengers as Emma Peel, a truly groundbreaking action heroine who managed to best bad guys, run a successful business, and pursue both artistic and scientific hobbies—all while wearing a rather iconic PVC catsuit. Female characters as tough and as competent as Peel had hardly been seen on screens—big or small—before that.

The Avengers, Game of Thrones, and On Her Majesty's Secret Service, has died at 82.Rigg's death was confirmed to BBC News by her agent on Thursday, who said she "died peacefully early this morning" while "at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time."Rigg rose to fame after starring as Emma Peel in the classic British series The Avengers beginning in 1965.

Actress Dame Diana Rigg has died aged 82.Her agent confirmed the news on Thursday with a statement followed by a message from Diana's daughter, actress Rachael Stirling.It said Dame Diana died peacefully early this morning.Sterling said: "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 a deep pride in her

Diana Rigg, the Emmy- and Tony-winning British actress who vaulted to international fame in the 1960s with her performance as the seductive spy Emma Peel onThe Avengers, then gained a new following decades later as the cunning Lady Olenna Tyrell onGame of Thrones, died Thursday. She was 82.

Diana Rigg, a commanding British actress whose career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has died. She was 82.

Diana Rigg was an actress best known for playing the tough, smart, and stylish spy Emma Peel in TV’s “The Avengers” from 1965 to 1968. Rigg also portrayed the Queen of Thorns, Olenna Tyrell, in “Game of Thrones.”Rigg is most closely identified with Emma Peel, though she played the role decades ago for just a handful of years.

LONDON (AP) — Diana Rigg, a commanding British actress whose career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has died. She was 82.Rigg’s agent, Simon Beresford, said she died Thursday morning at home with her family.

The Avengers in the 1960s and more recently Lady Olenna Tyrell on Game of Thrones, passed away today (September 10.)Rigg joined Game of Thrones in season 3 in 2013, and was nominated for an Emmy for her performance in 2013, 2014 and 2015.“She was a beautiful kind and generous human being that enhanced the lives of all that knew her as well as a great actress.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Dame Diana Rigg has died aged 82.The sad news was announced on Twitter today. Diana was known for playing Emma Peel in the 1960s hit show The Avengers, James Bond's wife Teresa in 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service and in more recent years, she played Olenna in Game of Thrones.

Dame Diana Rigg, who was best known for her roles in The Avengers, Game Of Thrones and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, has died at the age of 82.