Home
/ Culture / Stars / Diana Rigg: The interpreter of one of the best characters of Game of Thrones has passed away
Actress Diana Rigg, star of the Game of Thrones series has passed away. She was 82 years old.
The iconic Diana Rigg passed away Thursday, September 10, according to her agent. The latter announced the sad news to the BBC: “She passed away peacefully early this morning. She was at home with her family who requested privacy during this difficult time, " he explains. The 82-year-old suffered from cancer which was diagnosed last March, according to her daughter, actress Rachael Stirling: "She died of cancer diagnosed in March, and spent her final months happily reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and deep pride in her profession." can we read in a press release sent to AFP.
Indeed, Diana Rigg had an extraordinary life. His career has been more than inspiring to many. Her talent has allowed her to embody the most badass women in pop culture. British actress was Emma Peel in Bowler hat and leather boot as a youth and went on to play the one woman Agent 007 James Bond married in the shutter On Her Majesty's Secret Service. She is one of those " role model " that many will never forget and the cinema has given it back. Many times award-winning, Diana Rigg has for example also marked the spirits with her interpretation of Helena Vesey in the miniseries A love that kills which earned him a BAFTA.
Besides these unforgettable roles in the cinema, Diana Rigg was also a woman of the theater. Her first performances, she made them on stage after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1957. This hard work, this talent, she will also exploit it on the stages of Broadway by participating, for example, in Abelard & Heloise or Colette and Follies later.
Diana Rigg was truly a legend and she was until the very end of her career. InGame Of Thrones, she played the staple Olenna Tyrell. Her role as Queen of Thorns in this cult series will remain unforgettable for many fans. She made such an impact on people's minds that it earned her three Emmy Award nominations.