Famous actress of "Game of Thrones" dies

Game of Thrones actress Dame Diana Rigg has died at the age of 82 after a brief battle with cancer.

The news was made public by her agent, who said that the actress passed away at home near her family.

The British actress made a name for herself in the 1961 cult series The Avengers before starring as Lady Olenna Tyrell in HBO's Game of Thrones.

The famous actress comes from a long career both in cinema and on stage and is the winner of several awards such as: 'Bafta', 'Emmy' and 'Tony' awards.