DAME Diana Rigg known for her roles in The Avengers and Game of Thrones has died aged 82. Actress Dame Diana Rigg, famous for roles including Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, has passed away. 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AND in Doctor Who. The news of Dame’s death was confirmed by her daughter Rachael Stirling. The cause of her death was cancer which she was diagnosed with since March 2020. She played Tracy, who married George Lazenby’s 007 in the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. DAME Diana Rigg, who broke the mould playing kick-ass heroine Emma Peel in Sixties telly hit The Avengers, has died of cancer at the age of 82. Rachael added that “She (Dame) spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and deep pride in her profession.”. Dame Diana Rigg has died at age of 82 following a cancer diagnosis in March. Most recently, she starred as Olenna Tyrell in “Game Of Thrones.”, (RELATED: 16-Year-Old TikTok Star Siya Kakkar Has Died). “Our love and thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time,” Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stated. RIP. Diana Rigg was also honored by Game of Thrones official account. AND in The Avengers. She was just 82 years of age when she died. Rachael Stirling confirmed that her 82-year-old mum died of cancer, after being diagnosed in March. AVENGERS and Game of Thrones star Dame Diana Rigg has died aged 82 from cancer. Dame Diana also played the only woman who became Mrs. James Bond. Diana Rigg dead: How did the Avengers beauty and Game of Thrones star Diana Rigg die? Actress Dame Diana Rigg, famous for roles including Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, has passed away. The realm will always remember Diana Rigg. Shop now. That is an impressive list. Rigg died Thursday morning after keeping her battle with cancer secret, according to The Sun. View this post on Instagram A twitter user wrote: “One of the very best Bond girls and always will be. Rigg’s Bond girl was the only character to marry Agent 007. A few weeks ago I watched her in The Avengers again where she was equally great. “Dame Diana was a much loved and admired member of her profession, a force of nature who loved her work and her fellow actors. Diana Rigg was found dead at her own home on September 10, 2020, due to cancer. Reacting to her death, Lazenby said he was “so sad” to hear of her death, Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli also paid tribute. Actress Diana Rigg has reportedly died “peacefully” after being diagnosed with cancer back in March. She had celebrated her birthday two months back, on July 20. Rigg died Thursday morning after keeping her battle with cancer secret, according to The Sun. Dame Diana Rigg has died peacefully at her home surrounded by family following a cancer battle. Another Twitter user said: “Fantastic, beautiful and highly likable actress who was in one of the best Bond movies of all.