1: Diana Rigg was born in 1938 in Doncaster, England.
2: She gained fame for her role as Emma Peel in The Avengers.
3: Rigg won a Tony Award for her role in Medea on Broadway.
4: She played the role of Lady Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones.
5: Rigg was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994.
6: She made her film debut in the James Bond movie, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".
7: Rigg was known for her strong and independent female characters.
8: She passed away in 2020 at the age of 82.
9: Rigg's legacy as a talented and versatile actress lives on.
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