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MrCleveland · 09-10-2020, 05:36 PM

Diana Rigg who played Oleena Tyrell in Game of Thornes has died today from cancer.

Her famous role was her performance as Emma Peel in The Avengers.

RetroGuy2000 · 09-10-2020, 05:57 PM

So sad! She was so good as the Queen of Thorns... and so many other roles.

RIP.

TMC · 09-10-2020, 07:34 PM

Diana Rigg's Game of Thrones co-stars pay tribute to her

"An icon and powerhouse left this world today," tweeted Nathalie Emmanuel of Rigg, who died today at age 82. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau added: "Dame Diana Rigg . She always raised the bar with her incredible talent, intelligence and wit. An absolute joy and honor to work with. May her soul Rest In Peace." The official Game of Thrones Twitter account also paid tribute, tweeting: "Be a dragon. The realm will always remember Diana Rigg."

D-Dey · 09-11-2020, 02:20 AM

Since I really didn't watch Game of Thrones (although I did catch a glimpse of it from somebody who did), I'll still remember her for The Avengers more than anything else.

Babalu · 09-11-2020, 07:52 AM

king of comedy · 09-11-2020, 08:02 AM

I remembered her from the James bond film On Her Majestys' Secret Service. R.I.P. Beautiful and classy

OH Nuts! · 09-11-2020, 10:51 AM

May she R.I.P.

RetroGuy2000 · 09-11-2020, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

Wow!

MrCleveland · 09-11-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by king of comedy

I remembered her from the James bond film On Her Majestys' Secret Service. R.I.P. Beautiful and classy

I remember Diana Rigg as the host of PBS' Mystery...now she joins Vincent Price and Edward Gorey who did the animation for the Mystery intro.

RetroGuy2000 · 09-11-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I remember Diana Rigg as the host of PBS' Mystery...now she joins Vincent Price and Edward Gorey who did the animation for the Mystery intro.

I loved the Mystery intro!

TMC · 09-12-2020, 04:02 AM

Diana Rigg's specialty was playing the smartest person in the room

The Avengers and Game of Thrones star, who died this week at age 82, "could play all sorts of people; that’s just what good actresses do," says Robert Lloyd. "But her most notable creations do share certain qualities. They’re intelligent, often the smartest person in the scene. They know their mind. They are unshockable, or if shocked, it is subtly and just for a second — a quizzical raised eyebrow followed by a look that says, 'I know what this is, and what to do about it.' They are bored by inaction, impatient with indecision." ALSO: Riggs' Lady Oleanna was Game of Thrones' best character.

80sTrivia · 09-12-2020, 05:24 AM

So sad to hear the news of Dame Diana's passing.

TMC · 09-13-2020, 04:56 AM

Diana Rigg never watched Game of Thrones

Despite earning multiple Emmy nominations for her role as Olenna Tyrell on the HBO series, the late actress admitted last year to never watching the show "before or since" appearing on it. “Just like The Avengers, I wasn’t watching Game of Thrones and had absolutely no idea of its influence in the world.” she told the Canneseries TV festival.

AB · 09-13-2020, 07:25 PM

I really liked her on The Avengers, may she rest in peace.

TMC · 09-17-2020, 05:21 PM

Game of Thrones cast and crew recall working with Diana Rigg, including the time she stormed off the set

The upcoming Game of Thrones book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon by James Hibberd details how the acclaimed actress, who died last week at age 82, could be fierce backstage. "I was terrified of Diana Rigg," says Emmy-nominated director Mark Mylod. Natalie Dormer, who played Olenna's ambitious granddaughter Margaery Tyrell, adds: "When you have someone who has that many accolades, you just shut up and watch. She had a very dry sense of humor and was aware of the parody of herself. Sometimes I think she was mischievous to see what she could get away with."

09-10-2020, 05:36 PM	#1
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09-10-2020, 05:57 PM	#2
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09-11-2020, 02:20 AM	#4
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09-10-2020, 07:34 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,928	Diana Rigg's Game of Thrones co-stars pay tribute to her "An icon and powerhouse left this world today," tweeted Nathalie Emmanuel of Rigg, who died today at age 82. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau added: "Dame Diana Rigg . She always raised the bar with her incredible talent, intelligence and wit. An absolute joy and honor to work with. May her soul Rest In Peace." The official Game of Thrones Twitter account also paid tribute, tweeting: "Be a dragon. The realm will always remember Diana Rigg."

09-11-2020, 08:02 AM	#6
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	I remembered her from the James bond film On Her Majestys' Secret Service. R.I.P. Beautiful and classy

09-11-2020, 10:51 AM	#7
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09-12-2020, 04:02 AM	#11
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,928	Diana Rigg's specialty was playing the smartest person in the room The Avengers and Game of Thrones star, who died this week at age 82, "could play all sorts of people; that’s just what good actresses do," says Robert Lloyd. "But her most notable creations do share certain qualities. They’re intelligent, often the smartest person in the scene. They know their mind. They are unshockable, or if shocked, it is subtly and just for a second — a quizzical raised eyebrow followed by a look that says, 'I know what this is, and what to do about it.' They are bored by inaction, impatient with indecision." ALSO: Riggs' Lady Oleanna was Game of Thrones' best character.

09-13-2020, 04:56 AM	#13
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,928	Diana Rigg never watched Game of Thrones Despite earning multiple Emmy nominations for her role as Olenna Tyrell on the HBO series, the late actress admitted last year to never watching the show "before or since" appearing on it. “Just like The Avengers, I wasn’t watching Game of Thrones and had absolutely no idea of its influence in the world.” she told the Canneseries TV festival.

09-13-2020, 07:25 PM	#14
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09-17-2020, 05:21 PM	#15
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,928	Game of Thrones cast and crew recall working with Diana Rigg, including the time she stormed off the set The upcoming Game of Thrones book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon by James Hibberd details how the acclaimed actress, who died last week at age 82, could be fierce backstage. "I was terrified of Diana Rigg," says Emmy-nominated director Mark Mylod. Natalie Dormer, who played Olenna's ambitious granddaughter Margaery Tyrell, adds: "When you have someone who has that many accolades, you just shut up and watch. She had a very dry sense of humor and was aware of the parody of herself. Sometimes I think she was mischievous to see what she could get away with."