Birthdate: July 20, 1938
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died: September 10, 2020
Diana Rigg was a celebrated English actress known for her iconic roles in stage and screen. Her notable performances include Emma Peel in The Avengers, Countess Teresa di Vicenzo in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones. She made her professional debut in 1957 and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1959 before making her Broadway debut in 1971. Rigg’s portrayal of Emma Peel established her as a sex symbol, and her performance in Medea earned her a Tony Award. She received CBE and DBE honors for her contributions to drama and appeared in various TV series and films, winning awards for projects like Mother Love and Rebecca. Rigg’s final role was in Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho.
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