The director worked with the late actress on the upcoming film Last Night in Soho.
TheOn Her Majesty’s Secret ServiceandGame of Thronesstardied on Sept. 10at the age of 82.
Rigg recorded her last last word of dialog shortly before her death.
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I asked, ‘Is that Dame Diana Rigg, star of stage and screen?’
She replied, ‘The very same!
Currently bedridden, but still working!’
Diana said she admired my fastidiousness for getting one more word.
We discussed the preview for the film and how well it had gone.
She was happy to hear.
She replied, ‘I had such a lovely time making your film.
I wish you all the luck in the world with it.’
Then a final ‘Bye-sy, bye.’
The line went dead.
When I stepped back into the office, my colleagues asked ‘Whats wrong?’
I replied: ‘I think Diana just said goodbye.’
It was indeed the last time we spoke.
Just two weeks ago.
I miss her so much already."
you’ve got the option to read Wright’s tribute in full atThe Guardianwebsite.
Last Night in Sohowill be released April 23, 2021.
