News Diana Rigg, star of ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ dies at the age of 82 September 10, 2020 David Baratz, USA TODAY Comments Off on Diana Rigg, star of ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ dies at the age of 82 Actress Diana Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in the TV series "The Avengers" has died at age 82.