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Published 12:09 IST, September 11th 2020

Diana Riggs’ death: 10 badass quotes by the ‘Queen Of Thornes’ Olena Tyrell

Diana Riggs passed away on September 10, 2020, at the age of 82. Here are some of her iconic quotes as Olenna Tyrell from 'Game Of Thrones'.

Reported by: Shreshtha Chaudhury
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British actor Diana Rigg, whose prolific career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has passed away. She was 82 years old. Rigg’s agent, Simon Beresford, said she passed away on Thursday morning at home with her family in presence.

Daughter Rachael Stirling said that Diana died of cancer that was diagnosed in March. The actor starred in “The Avengers” as secret agent Emma Peel alongside Patrick McNee’s bowler-hatted John Steed. But it was her performance as the badass and sassy, ‘Queen Of Thorns’ Olenna Tyrell which made the fans root for her more than ever. Her character was the grand matriarch of House Tyrell who was known for some tricks up her sleeves for securing the position of her family especially her granddaughter, Margery in the Seven Kingdoms. Here are some sassiest quotes from Olenna Tyrell.

Also Read: Avengers' And 'Game Of Thrones' Star Diana Rigg Dies Of Cancer At 82

Best quotes from Olenna Tyrell

The quote that truly showcased Olenna's hatred for Cersei Lannister

I Wonder If You’re The Worst Person I’ve Ever Met? At A Certain Age, It’s Hard To Recall. But The Truly Vile Do Stand Out Through The Years.

When Olenna did not buy Varys' flattery

The City Is Made Brighter By My Presence? Is That Your Usual Line, Lord Varys? Are You Here To Seduce Me?

When she was all praises for Brienne Of Tarth

I Hear You Knocked My Grandson Into The Dirt Like The Silly Little Boy He Is

When Olenna gave the Sand Snakes a reality check

You Look Like An Angry Little Boy. Don’t Presume To Tell Me What I Need

When Olenna told Jaime Lannister the 'truth'

Tell Cersei, I want her to know it was me

When Olenna literally told Cersei to put down the pen

Put The Pen Down, Dear. We Both Know You’re Not Writing Anything

When she gave it back to the High Sparrow

Spare Me The Homilies. I Can Smell A Fraud From A Mile Away

When she was relatable to every food lover

Are You Going To Bring The Food Or Do You Mean To Starve Us To Death?

When she gave the ultimate advice to Daenerys Targaryen

Be A Dragon.

When she shut up her own son

Not now, Mace. Lord Tywin and I are speaking

Updated 12:09 IST, September 11th 2020

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