Dame Diana Rigg: Avengers, Bond and Game of Thrones actress dies at 82
Diana Rigg
Dame Diana Riggs 1968 Looking Real Groovy. R.I.P. Diana
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Rigg starred in “The Avengers” as secret agent Emma Peel alongside Patrick McNee’s bowler-hatted John Steed. The pair were an impeccably dressed duo who fought villains and traded quips in a show whose mix of adventure and humor was enduringly influential.
The fact that she was British didn’t hurt my admiration—I’d already become mixed up in the maze of admiration—a person who loves the flow of histories I quickly was won away from the dullness of presidents for the absolute power and craziness of the British over the hundreds and hundreds of years they can track their country back and back— and then came the Beatles, Stones and so many other groups and all those crazy clothes and I was addicted—the Avengers were just another way to get high….without going afoul of the Law.
She is more properly known as Dame Diana Rigg, the female equivalent of the title “Sir” when knighted. In June 1994, she was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her long contributions to theater and film.
Diana Rigg: Biography
McNee as Steed with Mrs Peel–Rigg all dressed up and ready to go on the Avengers
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I pretty much gave up on the Avengers after she left —but she was back as Tracy–the only woman in the Bond series who became a MRS. I often wandered what it would be like for her to have played opposite Sean who was 007 up till this movie—Lazenby only played one Bond movie and then Roger Moore took over the guns.
“In fact, George Lazenby’s reaction to Dame Diana’s passing is all the more touching when you consider the context between this real life passing and the end of On. Her Majesty’s Secret Service. At the end of the film, when James and Tracy are off on their honeymoon, his supposedly dead nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas) and his partner in crime Irma Bunt (Ilse Steppat) execute a drive-by shooting on the happy couple. While Bond survives, Tracy does not, leading to possibly the most heartbreaking moment in Bond history. Lazenby invoked that memory in his own remembrance, with the following sentiment:
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“I’m so sad to hear of the death of Diana Rigg. She undoubtedly raised my acting game when we made On Her Majesty’s Secret Service together in 1968-9. I remember the press conference at the Dorchester in London, knowing she was going to play my wife. We had fun together on the set of the movie in Switzerland and Portugal. Her depth of experience really helped me. We were good friends on set. Much was made of our supposed differences but that was the Press looking for a news story. I was sorry to have lost my wife in the film at the end. The death of Contessa Teresa di Vincenzo Draco created a memorable cinema moment over 50 years ago. As my new bride, Tracy Bond, I wept for her loss. Now, upon hearing of Dame Diana’s death, I weep again. My deepest condolences for her family. Love George xx”
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From: James Bond to Game of Thrones
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Dame Diana Rigg’s most memorable roles: from The Avengers to Game of Thrones – video obituary
Diana is an American sitcom that aired on NBC during the 1973–1974 television season that was created by Leonard Stern, which ran from September 10, 1973 to January 7, 1974. The series was filmed in front of a live studio audience at CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles Wikipedia
I don’t remember her ever doing this—If I did see it it didn’t make much of an impression on me but it was one of the TV things she did.
In This House of Brede
The novel is a portrait of religious life in England that centers on Philippa Talbot, a highly successful professional woman who leaves her comfortable life among the London elite to join a cloistered Benedictine community of contemplative nuns. It begins in 1954, as Philippa enters the monastery, Brede Abbey; continues through her solemn vows in the changing, post-Second Vatican Council environment; and ends as Philippa reluctantly accepts the call to lead a new Benedictine foundation in Japan, where she spent part of her childhood. Wikipedia
In 1975, CBS made a TV film of this book, filmed in both Ireland and England, starring Diana Rigg wikipedi
She continued with TV movies and mini series thru the rest of 70’s, 80’s and 90’s my favorite was one aired on PBS: The Mrs Bradley Mysteries is a British drama series starring Diana Rigg as Adela Bradley, and Neil Dudgeon as her chauffeur George Moody. The series was produced by the BBC for its BBC One channel between 31 August 1998 and 6 February 2000, based on the character created by detective writer Gladys Mitchell.[3] Five episodes were produced, including a pilot special. Stylish images of the 1920s are featured, including a classic Rolls Royce limousine and art deco fashions and jewellery worn by the title character. Wikipedi
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The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries (1998)
“Dame Diana Rigg” of Game of Thrones: Grandma’ Tyrell, actress for GOT, The Avengers don die at age 82
Of course there was many movies and TV and film it just goes on and on—but her biggest latest and for which many of you younger readers might note her most for was Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin‘s series of fantasy novels, the first of which is A Game of Thrones (1996). The show was both produced and filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Filming locations also included Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, and Spain. The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons. Wikipedi
But here is a sum of all things—in her own words
“These days women strive far too hard, for far too long, to stop time from taking its toll, she says. “I want to give them a great big cuddle and say, ‘Just forget it, don’t put yourself through it’.
There is a life after being at the pinnacle of your beauty. Plenty of life and fun.”
Her no-nonsense attitude probably comes from her Yorkshire upbringing. Born Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg in 1938, she also spent several years of her childhood in India, where her father was involved in the building of railways.
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The trips to Northern Ireland and Croatia were an added perk. “I love locations, I love traveling,” says Rigg, having only just returned from a trip to France. “Locations, for the most part, have always been interesting.
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Amazing cast revealed for BBC’s new adaptation of ‘Black Narcissus’
and in case you think you’ve see it all —-well you haven’t Don’t think you’re through with Diana yet:
Black Narcissus is an upcoming drama miniseries, based on the 1939 novel of the same name by Rumer Godden. The series will also mark one of the final performances for Diana Rigg
When is Black Narcissus out?
Unfortunately there is no release date for the show just yet but it is due to air this year.
The series will be released on BBC One, in a different format to the earlier film version.
The show began filming in October last year and a star-studded cast will feature throughout.
Black Narcissus BBC release date, cast, trailer, plot: When is Black Narcissus out?
She’ll be joined by Diana Rigg (Victoria) as Mother Dorothea, Jim Broadbent (War and Peace) as Father Roberts, Gina McKee (Bodyguard) as Sister Adela and Rosie Cavaliero (Gentleman Jack) as Sister Briony.
Post-production
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Writers:
Krysty Wilson-Cairns (screenplay), Edgar Wright (screenplay)
Diana Rigg – Wikipedia
That’s a pretty active and when you were still kicking ass until 2020—I figure she was more than worthy of the admiration of you young girl.
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Good night Diana—-I shall miss you…
Diana Rigg (1938-2020)
