Dame Diana Rigg’s cause of death confirmed after brave private cancer battle
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Dame Diana Rigg has reportedly died peacefully at her home surrounded by family following a cancer battle.
The 82-year-old icon, known for her roles in The Avengers and more recently Game of Thrones, had been diagnosed with cancer in March of this year.
The James Bond star spent the last few months of her life surrounded with friends and family.
Diana’s daughter Rachel Stirling confirmed the news in a statement obtained by MirrorOnline.
“My Beloved Ma died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at home, surrounded by family,” Rachael explained.
“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. I will miss her beyond words.”
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Tributes have poured in for the 82-year-old actress, whose television and film career many spanned decades.
Her agent also confirmed that the legendary actress passed away this morning surrounded by family.
“She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time. Dame Diana was an icon of theatre, film, and television,” he said in a statement.
“She was the recipient of Bafta, Emmy, Tony and Evening Standard Awards for her work on stage and screen.
“Dame Diana was a much loved and admired member of her profession, a force of nature who loved her work and her fellow actors. She will be greatly missed.”
Having started her acting career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Diana shot to fame in the 60s for her role in The Avengers where she played secret agent Emma Peel.
She also starred as a Bond Girl alongside George Lazenby in Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
The iconic actress also became a Dame in the 1994 Birthday Honour for her contribution to drama.
The actress was more recently known for her recurring role as Olenna Tyrell in Game Of Thrones.
She played from 2013 until her character was dramatically killed off by Jamie Lannister in 2017.
Her latest work was for a movie called Last Night in Soho that is set to be released in 2021.
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