Game of Thrones and Avengers star Diana Rigg passes away as tributes pour in
Game of Thrones and Avengers star Dame Diana Rigg has died aged 82, her agent has confirmed.
The actress, who played Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones and Emma Peel in the Avengers, died at home with her family.
Her agent confirmed: "She died peacefully early this morning. She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time."
"Dame Diana was an icon of theatre, film, and television.
"She was the recipient of Bafta, Emmy, Tony and Evening Standard Awards for her work on stage and screen.
"Dame Diana was a much loved and admired member of her profession, a force of nature who loved her work and her fellow actors. She will be greatly missed.”
Dame Diana’s daughter, actress Rachael Stirling, 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 profession. I will miss her beyond words."
Dame Diana was also known for playing the only woman to be Mrs James Bond, Tracy, in 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Tributes have come flooding in for the actress, with Sir David Hare and Sir Tom Stoppard paying tribute to Dame Diana.
Sir David said: "Diana Rigg had a dazzling change of direction in middle age as a great classical actor. When Emma Peel played Euripides’ Medea, Albee’s Martha and Brecht’s Mother Courage she swept all before her."
Sir Tom said: "For half her life Diana was the most beautiful woman in the room, but she was what used to be called a trooper. She went to work with her sleeves rolled up and a smile for everyone. Her talent was luminous."
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