Channel 4 News has been told by the agent of Dame Diana Rigg that the British actor died today at the age of 82.
Rigg, known for her roles in The Avengers and Game of Thrones, won BAFTA, Emmy, and Tony awards for her work on stage and screen.
Rigg, known for her roles in The Avengers and Game of Thrones, won BAFTA, Emmy, and Tony awards for her work on stage and screen.
Her daughter said Rigg died in her sleep this morning, having been diagnosed with cancer in March.
She said she "spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words."
She said she "spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words."
Dame Diana's agent said: “It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Dame Diana Rigg died peacefully early this morning. She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time. Dame Diana was an icon of theatre, film, and television."
The playwright, Sir Tom Stoppard, said: “For half her life Diana was the most beautiful woman in the room, but she was what used to be called a Trouper. She went to work with her sleeves rolled up and a smile for everyone. Her talent was luminous."
Here is Dame Diana Rigg being interviewed in 1964 about her upcoming role in The Avengers.
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