Diana Rigg passes away: Legendary actor's most iconic films & shows that you must watch

legendary English actor, Diana Rigg left for her heavenly abode yesterday, i.e. September 10, 2020, at of 82. unfortunate news of her demise comes six months after Rigg got diagsed with cancer. Emmy Award-winning actor enjoyed an illustrious career spanning over an astonishing six decades. Her career as an actor catapulted after she starred in 1960s British series Avengers, and her fanbase grew even bigger after she featured in one of most popular American TV shows of all time, Game of Thrones.

However, here’s taking a look back at Dane Diana Rigg’s movies and shows to pay a tribute to late legend and her remarkable contribution to film and television industries. 

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Avengers

Late Dane Diana Rigg starred in fourth and fifth season of British espion television series, Avengers. She essayed role of  Emma Peel in this 1960s show. Rigg shot to fame after her exemplary performance as a spy in Avengers.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

After Avengers, legendary was roped in for one of biggest films of her career, i.e. On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Rigg played role of lead character James Bond’s wife in this 1969 film. Her role as Countess Teresa di Vicenzo was received well by audience as well as critics, which helped her carve a niche for herself in film industry.

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Mor’s Love

In 1989, Dane Diana Rigg starred in BBC1’s drama show titled Mor’s Love. She essayed role of an eccentric and enrd mor if Kit, Helen, in four-part British TV show. Rigg received her first-ever BAFTA Award for her stellar performance as Helen in Mor’s Love. 

Rebecca

In 1997, veteran actor in a British -German miniseries titled Rebecca. She plays role of Mrs. Danvers in this Jim O'Brien directorial. Rigg as Mrs. Danvers plays head of staff at newlywed Mrs. Van Hopper's lavish mansion. English actor received an Emmy Award for her role in miniseries which aired on ITV in UK and PBS in U.S.

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Game of Thrones

During 2013-2017, late actor became a household name after her exceptional performance as Olenna Tyrell in American fantasy television series, Game of Thrones. Diana as Lady Olenna played ‘ Queen of Thorns’ and grandmor of Loras and Margaery. She is shown to be a sharp-witted matriarch who is one of characters that are treated as an equal by Tywin Lannister.

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