'The Avengers' and 'James Bond’ star Diana Rigg dies at the age of 82 - British actress Diana Rigg, wh- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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British actress Diana Rigg, who received much fame from iconic 1960s spy series ‘The Avengers’, died at the age of 82. Rigg's agent, Simon Beresford, said she breathed her last at home with her family on September 10, 2020. Daughter Rachael Stirling said she died of cancer that was diagnosed in the month of March. “Rigg 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,” Stirling said.

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Rigg is survived by her daughter, son-in-law Guy Garvey - lead singer of the band Elbow and a grandson.

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Rigg starred in ‘The Avengers’ as secret agent Emma Peel alongside Patrick Macnee's bowler-hatted John Steed. The pair was an impeccably dressed duo, who fought villains and traded quips in a show whose mix of adventure and humour was enduringly influential.

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Rigg also starred in 1969 James Bond thriller ‘On Her Majesty's Secret Service’ as Tracy di Vicenzo, the only woman ever to marry, albeit briefly, Agent 007.

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Rigg's character in the film was the only woman to marry James Bond.

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