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With Stirling, Rigg had a daughter, actress Rachael Stirling, who was born in 1977, [41] five years before their marriage. Rigg was a patron of International Care & Relief and was for many years the public face of the charity's child-sponsorship scheme.
Apr 23, 2024 · As Emma Peel, the butt-kicking spy in The Avengers, the British actress Diana Rigg was a ’60s TV icon. From 1965 to 1968, she captivated viewers with her mod fashions; her chemistry with her partner in espionage, John Steed (Patrick Macnee) and her dazzling mix of posh femininity and strength. Rigg was more than just a sex symbol.
1. Young Diana Rigg had some seriously highbrow credentials. While TV brought Rigg international fame, she already had some impressive credentials to her name by the time she was cast as...
British actress Dame Diana Rigg was born on July 20, 1938 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. She has had an extensive career in film and theatre, including playing the title role in "Medea", both in London and New York, for which she won the 1994 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.
Jun 18, 2024 · Diana Rigg, English actress who gained worldwide fame during the 1960s on the TV series The Avengers. She also appeared in a number of notable plays, and her film credits included the James Bond thriller On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
Sep 10, 2020 · After learning her trade as theatre actress, Dame Diana Rigg, who has died at the age of 82, became a household name overnight by playing Emma Peel in The Avengers in the 1960s.
British actress Dame Diana Rigg was born on July 20, 1938 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. She has had an extensive career in film and theatre, including playing the title role in "Medea", both in London and New York, for which she won the 1994 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.
Sep 10, 2020 · After learning her trade as theatre actress, Dame Diana Rigg, who has died at the age of 82, became a household name overnight by playing Emma Peel in The Avengers in the 1960s.
Aug 9, 2017 · If you're still mourning her Game Of Thrones passing, looking at photos of Lady Olenna in the '60s is a great reminder of Rigg's staying power.
Sep 10, 2020 · Actor Diana Rigg, best known for roles in the 1960s The Avengers, a James Bond movie and Game of Thrones, died at 82. NPR offers a remembrance.
