Diana Rigg's 'James Bond' co-star George Lazenby 'weeps' at the news of her demise

Diana Rigg famous as Bond girl in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service passed away at 82. late actor was diagsed with cancer earlier this year in March. Condolences poured in from everywhere while her James Bond co-star George Lazenby expressed his grief at news. Here's what this is about. 

Former James Bond, George Lazenby remembers his Bond girl fondly

In a long te his official Instagram account, George Lazenby remembered his Bond Girl. He began te saying he is "so sad" to hear news of Diana Rigg's death. He recalled ir days from Bond movie, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. He added, " Her depth of experience really helped me. We were good friends on set". 

George Lazenby also addressed rumours about him and late Diana Rigg t getting along. He said, "Much was made of our supposed differences but that was Press looking for a news story. I was sorry to have lost my wife in film at end. death of Contessa Teresa di Vincenzo Draco created a memorable cinema moment over 50 years ago". Lazenby concludes that w when Rigg has passed away, he "weeps again". 

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George Lazenby and Diana Rigg were co-stars in 1969 Bond movie, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Rigg was only Bond girl ever to get married to 007. However, her character was killed at end of movie. Producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli also remembered her as did playwrights, Sir Tom Stoppard and David Hare. 

In or news, Diana Riggs had recently played influential roles in movies like Avengers and Game of Thrones. In latter, she played role of witty Olenna Tyrell. HBO's official Instagram account paid tribute to her with caption, "Be a dragon. realm will always remember Diana Rigg". In Avengers, she essayed role of Emma Peel, a spy before Avengers movie came out. 

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Apart from se three iconic roles, late Dame Diana Rigg also worked in a number of movies. list includes  Great Muppet Caper, Hospital, Painted Veil, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Brea, Heidi, Hourable Rebel and many more. She also starred in 1973 NBC sitcom, Diana. Diana Rigg's last onscreen performance will be in Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho which will release posthumously in 2021. 

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