Game of Thrones star Diana Rigg has died at age 82

Diana Rigg, who passed away at age 82 last week, is being remembered by those who worked with her on “Game of Thrones”, in which she played cunning Lady Olenna Tyrell.

Diana Rigg, best known for her starring role as Emma Peel in The Avengers in the 1960s and commanding character Lady Olenna Tyrell in Game Of Thrones, died on Thursday at her home in England. She was 82.

Diana Rigg has died aged 82.The Emmy and Tony-winning British actress, who shot to fame in the 1960s with her performance as seductive spy Emma Peel on The Avengers, passed away “peacefully early this morning,” her agent told BBC News on Thursday (September 10, 2020).“She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time,” they added.Rigg enjoyed a varied career with numerous starring roles, including playing ill-fated Bond girl Tracy di Vicenzo opposite 007 actor

George Lazenby has spoken of his sadness following the death of his James Bond co-star Dame Diana Rigg at the age of 82.The veteran performer was best known for roles in The Avengers, Game Of Thrones and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, where she played Countess Teresa “Tracy” Bond, the wife of 007.Dame Diana died peacefully at home after being diagnosed with cancer in March this year, her daughter confirmed.Lazenby, 81, said on Instagram: “I’m so sad to hear of the death of Diana Rigg.“She

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, 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.

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.

Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here. But it was her performance as the cat-suited Emma Peel in The Avengers that brought her international fame.She went onto star as the only Bond girl to get the secret agent to the altar although the marriage was abruptly cut short when her character was shot dead soon after the wedding.

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GoT. She famously played Emma Peel on television's The Avengers from 1965-68.

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.

English actress Dame Diana Rigg, known for her work in “The Avengers,” “Game of Thrones” and as James Bond’s wife in “Oh Her Majesty’s Secret Service” has died at age 82. Rigg’s agent Simon Beresford said she died Thursday morning at home with her family.

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.