Avengers Dame Diana Rigg Game Of Thrones

While cult british tv gave us riggs starring role as spy fi icon emma peel in the avengers rigg found herself a whole new generation of fans as lady olenna tyrell in game of thrones the.

Avengers dame diana rigg game of thrones. English actress dame diana rigg known for her work in the avengers game of thrones and as james bonds wife in oh her majestys secret service has died at age 82. Actress dame diana rigg famous for roles including emma peel in tv series the avengers and olenna tyrell in game of thrones has died at the age of 82. Rigg was an acclaimed theater actress as well winning a tony award for best actress in 1994 for her role in medeashe was also well known for her role in the 1969 james bond film on her majestys secret service. Tributes poured in from her co stars and associates in her long and storied career that began in 1957 on stage and included iconic roles in the bond franchise the avengers tv series and most recently in the worldwide tv phenomenon game of thrones.

Joel sagetafp via getty images london british actress dame diana rigg known for her powerful roles in games of thrones and the classic 1960s tv series the avengers has diedshe was 82. Dame diana rigg dies at age 82 game of thrones co stars celebrities honor the avengers star and mrs bond. She died peacefully early this morning. British actress diana rigg whose decades long acting career spanned 1960s spy series the avengers classical theater and game of thrones has died aged 82.

A celebrated and award winning performer on stage and screen rigg was known for her tv roles in the avengers and games of thrones and in film as tracy bond in on her majestys secret service. She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time her agent said according to the bbc. Her daughter actress rachael stirling.