Diana Rigg, 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Avengers' Actor, Has Died At 82

English actor Diana Rigg became widely known in the U.S. for her role as Emma Peel in the 1960s TV seriestoggle captionEnglish actor Diana Rigg became widely known in the U.S. for her role as Emma Peel in the 1960s TV seriesActor Diana Rigg, best known for starring in the 1960s British TV espionage thrillerdied on Thursday at the age of 82 in London. According to a statement from her daughter Rachael Stirling, she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

"My Beloved Ma died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at home, surrounded by family," Stirling wrote."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.", Rigg played Emma Peel with a certain dangerous flair that contrasted with her buttoned-up partner, John Steed, played by Patrick Macnee.

"They're my inspiration. I absolutely adore it," she said."Obviously, sometimes they aren't when they're scratching themselves or falling asleep, but largely, I think you can't beat a live audience." Her on-screen credits were many and varied. She played the only woman to get James Bond to the altar in 1969'sspecifically for her daughter Rachael. And she won an Emmy for her role as Mrs. Danvers on the PBS"Diana Rigg's combination of force of personality, beauty, courage and sheer emotional power, made her a great classical actress," theater director Jonathan Kent said.

What about 'The only woman James Bond ever married'?!? That's a unique credit... RIP

The first female TV hero, who was on equal footing with her male co-star and partner in The Avengers...RIPDianaRigg

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My condolences. I saw her in the Avengers when I lived in NJ as a kid on ABC channel 7. Great actress. TL

RIP Dame Diana🙏

pauldutton1968 The best Bond girl of them all

Sad 😞 we keep loosing more talents

An amazing actress. R.I.P Diana.

Backstorymom1 Rest in Power and in Peace

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Threecius I loved The Avengers!

Love Diana Rigg. May she rest in peace.

Mrs Emma Peel. RIP. A boys dream.

She was so good on Game of Thrones. A real loss. RIP

Goddess

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Diana Rigg....'We've got all the time in the world ' By Louis Armstrong ...a very apt song....RIP sweet talented lady.

For awhile in the 60s, our family had a Lotus Elan like hers. So cool! Will miss her but can watch her DVDs forever.

Noooo

She was awesome. RIP

RIP 😔

An absolute legend. PBS royalty. X

Like many teenage boys, I had a crush on Mrs. Peel. RIP.

When I watched her on GoT I had no idea she was Emma Peel! I had such a crush on her back then and never knew who she was.

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