The Great Diana Rigg, Post #34

[usedtobeljs]

This morning it was announced that Dame Diana Rigg passed away at the age of 82.

Diana Rigg has been an icon for me for years -- starting with Emma Peel, yes, but going beyond that. I will always be disappointed that I didn't get to see her on stage (and that I somehow missed seeing her and Mark Gatiss in Almodovar's All About My Mother at the Old Vic). But I think of her TV work in particular -- my deep and abiding love for her Mrs Bradley Mysteries probably the first that comes to mind.

Here's the Guardian's "life in pictures".

Dame Diana was elegant, smart as hell, acerbic, and yet somehow always grounded. She'll always be someone I look up to.

I was going to write a short Steed and Mrs Peel ficlet to honor her, but honestly I'm too tired and sad. Maybe for my birthday.

Anyway, rest in peace and power, Dame Diana.

Comments

[misbegotten]

Thank you for linking to the Life in Pictures. Wonderful memories.

[usedtobeljs]

You're welcome, and may you have a good Friday!

[kathyh]

My husband has been a huge Diana Rigg fan since he was about 8 and imprinted on Emma Peel. He is very sad too but was lucky enough to see her on stage, though I never have. Strangely we have never seen the Mrs Bradley Mysteries so I shall have to look those out. We were looking forward to seeing her as Mrs Pumphrey in the new version of All Creatures Great and Small (her first episode was shown this week) but that will be tinged with sadness now. An amazing woman to the end

[usedtobeljs]

There are only four episodes of the Mrs Bradley Mysteries, but guest stars include a v. young David Tennant and a not so young Peter Davison. Also, Neil Dudgeon plays Rigg's chauffeur/love interest!

Hugs hugs, and a good weekend.

[gwynnega]

That Guardian "life in pictures" is lovely. What an icon.

[usedtobeljs]

She really was.

Hugs hugs, Gwynne.

[anne_d]

Dame Diana Rigg was awesome. I remember watchingThe Avengers as a kid, and wanting to grow up to be like her.

[usedtobeljs]

Me too! I also found The Avengers again in the 80s, and my heart was Steed's and Peel's forever. Dame Diana was also introducing Mystery! on PBS back then.

Hugs, A, and a good day.

[rahirah]

I saw the news earlier. She will definitely be missed :(

[usedtobeljs]

Such an amazing actor and woman. :(

Have a good weekend, Barb.

[alhbooks]

With all the fire news, I missed this until now...I’ve always adored her. What a loss...

[usedtobeljs]

Hugs, and no more fires!! Hope the weekend is good, ALH.

[desdemonaspace]

Wasn't she something? Thanks for the link.

Don't you have some Peel\Steed fic out there? I'd love to reread.

[usedtobeljs]

Dame Diana was amazing!

I think most of the Steed/Peel (and Steed & Peel) fics and ficlets are accessible through the Steed and Peel Forever tag on my Dreamwidth. :)

Hugs and a happy Saturday!

[desdemonaspace]

Same to you! I know what I'm going to be reading this weekend. Thanks!

[rainkatt]

I thought I had the Mrs. Bradley Mysteries, but apparently not, and Britbox only has the first episode. I am hoping for the rest to show up. I've seen all the episodes multiple times, but I wanted them this week.

I shall miss her light.

[usedtobeljs]

I didn't know Britbox only had the first episode! How odd.

Anyway, all the hugs, Rainkatt, and better days (and air).

[rainkatt]

Yeah, it's weird. When I go to the show, it says one season, and if I click on episodes, there's the first one, but no others. Annoying.

I think it'll be awhile for breathable air.

[roguedemon]

(((Hugs))) 2020: Things are bad. They’re going to get worse. 😥

[usedtobeljs]

Hugs hugs hugs, friend. All the hugs.