Rigg Diana Vedic birth chart profile
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Rigg Diana

• Remembering (Sep 10, 2020)

★ July 20, 1938 · Doncaster, England
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Moon Sign
Pisces
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Sun Sign
Cancer
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Revati
Birth Star
Vocational awardEmmyPublic ServiceTonyBeautyEntertainmentActorSkills - Multi-faceted
Biography

Who is Rigg Diana?

British stage and screen actress, an attractive star who established her reputation in Shakespeare but gained international fame and popularity as karate-skilled secret agent Emma Peel in the TV action series The Avengers (1965–1968). Riggs other noted roles include Countess Teresa di Vicenzo, (the only ever) wife of James Bond, in spy film On Her Majestys Secret Service (1969) and the sharp-witted grandmother better known as "The Queen of Thorns" Olenna Tyrell in American fantasy drama TV series Game of Thrones (2013-2017). Rigg won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for the BBC miniseries Mother Love (1989), and an Emmy Award for her role as Mrs. Danvers in an adaptation of Rebecca (1997). In 1994 she won a Tony Award for Medea. She was made a CBE in 1988 and a Dame in 1994 for services to drama. She starred briefly in her own American TV show Diana (1973-1974), and played Sutton in You, Me and the Apocalypse (2015), and opposite her daughter, Rachel Stirling, in Detectorists (2015). Her films range from Evil Under the Sun (1982) to Breathe (2017). Riggs career in the theatre was wide-ranging, including roles in the Royal Shakespeare Company between 1959 and 1967. Her professional debut was as Natasha Abashwilli in the RADA production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle at the York Festival in 1957. On 1 April 1997, she finished a six-month stint on the London stage in Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? calling it the most draining role shed played. In the 1960s, Rigg lived for eight years with actor/director Philip Saville, causing some degree of scandal in the tabloids when she disclaimed interest in marrying the older, already-married Saville, saying she had no desire "to be respectable". She was married to Menachem Gueffen, an Israeli painter, from 1973 until their divorce in 1976, and to Archibald Stirling, a theatrical producer and former officer in the Scots Guards, from 25 March 1982 until their divorce in 1990. With Stirling, Rigg had daughter Rachael who was born in 1977. Diana Rigg died at her home in London on 10 September 2020 at the age of 82 from cancer with which she had been diagnosed in March. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Diana Rigg (Dame Diana Rigg) — Public Profile

Overview

Full name: Diana Rigg. Born: 20 July 1938 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Died: 10 September 2020 in the United Kingdom, aged 82, after a short illness. English actress renowned for a six-decade career in theatre, film and television. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1994 for services to drama. A longtime stage performer, she was closely associated with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the West End, as well as acclaimed television and film work.

News and public tributes

In September 2020, major news outlets confirmed her passing and published tributes from colleagues, fans and industry peers. Coverage highlighted her iconic roles, most notably Emma Peel in The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, and reflected on her influence in British theatre and screen acting. Since her death, retrospectives and re-airings of her work have continued on various platforms, and film and television archives frequently reference her contributions to drama.

Career highlights

  • The Avengers (TV, 1965–1967) as Emma Peel — one of television’s most enduring spy-action heroines.
  • Game of Thrones (TV, 2013–2017) as Olenna Tyrell — a central figure in the political intrigue of Westeros.
  • Stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in West End productions, showcasing extensive classical and contemporary theatre repertoire.
  • Numerous film and television roles across a career that spanned from the 1950s into the 2010s, with collaborations across multiple media and genres.

Education and training

RIGG studied acting in the United Kingdom, with early professional training and stage work leading to a prominent career on stage and screen. She was closely associated with high-profile theatre institutions and received honours for her contributions to drama.

Awards and honors

Diana Rigg was honored as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1994 for services to drama, reflecting her impact on British theatre and screen acting. She received numerous nominations and wins across theatre, television, and film disciplines during her long career.

Social media and public profiles

There are no official public social media accounts maintained by Diana Rigg herself. Any active pages or handles bearing her name are not publicly verifiable as official accounts. Fans and researchers should treat unofficial pages with caution and verify sources when engaging with posts attributed to her.

Recent projects and legacy

There are no new projects credited to Diana Rigg after her passing in 2020. Posthumous releases, archival collections, and tributes continue to honor her work. Her legacy persists in The Avengers, Game of Thrones, and her influential stage work, which continue to inspire actors and theatre lovers around the world.

Notes

Information reflects publicly verifiable details up to 2020–2024. For the most current archival and scholarly references, consult major outlets and theatre archives.

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Which dasha periods did Rigg Diana live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Rigg Diana, in order.

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What do Rigg Diana's numerology numbers say?

Rigg Diana's core numbers are Destiny 4, Soul Urge 4, Personality 5, Kabbalah Number 2.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

∞Kabbalah Number
2

Kabbalah Number 2 reflects an inner spiritual code of harmony and union. It supports empathy, balance, and growth through partnership.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1969
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1969 (Film "On Her Majestys Secret Service")
1973
Career
New Career 1973 (Her own TV show)
1973
Relationship
Marriage 1973 (Menachem Gueffen)
1976
Relationship
Divorce dates 1976 (Menachem Gueffen)
1982
Relationship
Marriage 25 March 1982 (Archibald Stirling)
1990
Relationship
Divorce dates 1990 (Archibald Stirling)
1995
Career
Prize 1995 (Tony Award)
1997
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1997 (Birth of daughter, Rachael Stirling)
1997
Career
New Job 1 April 1997 (Finished six month stage role)
2020
Death
Death by Disease 10 September 2020 (Cancer, age 82)
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