MUMBAI: Diana Rigg portrayed Lady Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, a witty and sarcastic political mastermind popularly known as the Queen of Thorns. She was the paternal grandmother of the character Margaery Tyrell. Her performance was well received and earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2013.
The actress has passed away at the age of 82.