‘Game of Thrones’ actress Diana Rigg dies at 82

Published September 10, 2020 10:14pm

In this file photo taken April 5, 2019, English actress Diana Rigg poses for a photo session during the 2nd edition of the Cannes International Series Festival (Canneseries) in Cannes, southern France. AFP

LONDON, United Kingdom—Award-winning British actress Diana Rigg, who starred on “Game of Thrones,” the original “The Avengers” television series, and the James Bond film franchise, has died aged 82, her agent announced on Thursday.

“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Dame Diana Rigg died peacefully early this morning,” Simon Beresford said in a statement.

“She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time,” he added, calling her “an icon of theatre, film and television.”

Rigg brought to life the characters of Olenna Tyrell on “Game of Thrones,” Tracy Di Vicenzo on “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” and Emma Peel on “The Avengers.” – Agence France-Presse

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