The actress' many other credits included On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and Bleak House.
DameDiana Rigghas died at the age of 82.
According to her agent, the British actress died peacefully at her home with her family on Thursday morning.
I will miss her beyond words."
“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.
She will be greatly missed.
In 1969, she starred with George Lazenby in the James Bond movieOn Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
In more recent years, the actress played Olenna Tyrell in HBO’sGame of Thrones.
I loved the complexity of Olenna,Rigg told EW last year.
She was a political woman, and she played the game brilliantly.
Rigg’s many other screen credits included the 1973 horror movieTheatre of Bloodand the TV showsBleak HouseandDoctor Who.
“She exceeded all my highest expectations, so blazingly talented, fiery & funny.
“When Emma Peel played Euripides Medea, Albees Martha and Brechts Mother Courage she swept all before her.
“She went to work with her sleeves rolled up and a smile for everyone.
Her talent was luminous.”
