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Diana Rigg 1938 - 2020

Diana Rigg was born on July 20, 1938 in England United Kingdom, and died at age 82 years old on September 10, 2020 in London, Greater London County.

Diana Rigg
Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg
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July 20, 1938
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September 10, 2020
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  • Introduction

    Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg, DBE, an English actress, played a wide range of characters on stage, film and television. From the 1960s as "Emma Peel" on the tv show "The Avengers" to Lady Olenna Tyrell in "Game of Thrones", her acting range was impressive. Married twice, to Menachem Gueffen ​(m. 1973; div. 1976)​ and to Archie Stirling ​(m. 1982; div. 1990), she had one daughter, actress Rachael Atlanta Stirling, born 1977. Dame Rigg appeared with her daughter Rachel in the 2000 NBC miniseries "In the Beginning," which was adapted from "Genesis" . Rachel played the young Rebeccah and her mother played the older Rebeccah. They acted together again in a 2013 episode of Doctor Who titled "The Crimson Horror".
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    1938

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    July 20, 1938
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    England United Kingdom
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  • Nationality & Locations

    English; United Kingdom Born in the UK, between the ages of two months and eight years, Rigg lived in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, where her father was employed as a railway executive in the Bikaner State Railway.

  • Professional Career

    Actress, stage television and movies
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    2020

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    September 10, 2020
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    Cancer (diagnosed in March 2020)
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    London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom
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Diana Rigg, Mrs. Peel
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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Diana Rigg, Mrs. Peel
A photo of Diana Rigg in the 1960s television show The Avengers. Given that she was not comfortable with the idea of being a sex symbol, it's a good bet that she wouldn't be happy with this photo.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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09/10/2020
What role was your favorite? From Emma Peel in the '60s to Lady Olenna Tyrell in the Game of Thrones, Diana Rigg brought entertainment to generations of people on both sides of the Pond. A member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg died today September 10th 2020
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09/10/2020
The Mrs Bradley mysteries were fabulous. I remember when she hosted “Mystery” on PBS as well.

“I’m Diana Rigg... goodnight”.
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Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones
A photo of Diana Riggs as the character Lady Olenna Tyrell in "Game of Thrones." She appeared in seasons 3 - 6 and then died in season 7.

She never watched the show.
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05/13/2023
Hey Diana is Aunty have u got sisters I’m damo 🌻
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Diana Rigg The Avengers reunion
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09/13/2020
Diana Rigg The Avengers reunion
Diana Rigg, reunited with The Avengers cast: Patrick MacNee, Honor Blackman and Linda Thorson (who is the last surviving cast member).
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Photo of Daniel Pinna Daniel Pinna
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09/13/2020
Awesome pic my friend!
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Photo of Damon Fantozzi Damon Fantozzi
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05/13/2023
Hey I’m damo 🌻diana is Aunty have u got sisters
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Diana Rigg
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Diana Rigg
The young actress Diana Rigg, circa 1974
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Diana Rigg, Avengers
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Diana Rigg, Avengers
A photo of Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg, DBE in the tv show "The Avengers." She played Mrs. Peel on this show which ran from 1961 - 1969 in the UK.
Date & Place: in United Kingdom
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Diana Rigg, Mrs. Bradley
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Diana Rigg, Mrs. Bradley
A photo of Diana Rigg in the television show "Mrs. Bradley" which ran from 1998 to 2000 (5 episodes on BBC). The highlight of the show, set in the 1920s, was the wardrobe.
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Rigg, Ruth (Jul 7, 1933 - Apr 18, 2001) Rigg, Marguerite (Aug 5, 1905 - Sep 14, 2002) Rigg, William (Nov 30, 1909 - Feb 12, 1990) Rigg, Helen (Jun 28, 1914 - Feb 25, 2011) Rigg, Annette (Sep 24, 1904 - Oct 1975) Rigg, Wayne (Jun 14, 1934 - Mar 24, 2011) Rigg, Marietta (Oct 31, 1931 - May 22, 2007) Rigg, Daisy (Aug 14, 1918 - Jan 26, 1998) Rigg, Arthur (Nov 14, 1955 - Dec 19, 2008) Rigg, Virginia (Jan 20, 1931 - Aug 1995)
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