20 Actors Who Died In 2020

17. Diana Rigg

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Dame Diana Rigg leaves behind an acting legacy of more than six decades, though will undeniably be best remembered for her role as Emma Peel in the '60s TV series The Avengers, James Bond's (George Lazenby) wife Tracy di Vicenzo in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and most recently Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones.

Having won a BAFTA TV Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, Rigg remained one of the most celebrated actresses of her generation until her death. Her final role will be in Edgar Wright's upcoming horror film Last Night in Soho.

Rigg died from cancer on September 10 at the age of 82.

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