Actress Diana Rigg as Lady Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones -

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She was the "real queen of Westeros," according to her fellow

Game of Thrones

brothers and sisters

.

While we learned this Thursday of the death of Diana Rigg, those who rubbed shoulders with her and played face to face with her in the fantastic series were keen to honor her memory on social networks.

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Lady Diana Rigg.

She always raised the bar with her incredible talent, intelligence and wit.

An absolute joy and honor to work with.

May her soul Rest In Peace

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“She has always set the bar higher with her incredible talent, intelligence and wit.

It was a joy and an absolute honor to work with her.

May his soul rest in peace ”, posted Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the interpreter of Jaime Lannister, on Instagram.

“Diana Rigg was just wonderful.

But you all knew that already.

Everyone knew it.

Very sad news ”, posted John Bradley, who played Samwell Tarly.

Mrs. Bond

Natalie Emmanuel for her part wanted to recall the legendary status of the ex-star of

Bowler Hat and Leather Boots

, who also played the first (and only) woman to have married agent 007 in the James Bond franchise.

An icon and powerhouse left this world today ... Rest in Peace Diana Rigg ✨✨✨ #RestinPeaceDianaRigg

- Nathalie Emmanuel (@missnemmanuel) September 10, 2020

“An icon and a precursor has left the world today.

Rest in peace Diana Rigg, ”she wrote on Twitter.

Other tributes on social media include that of director Edgar Wright, who directed her in

Last Night in Soho

.

He remembers a "talented, glowing and hilarious" actress, who "exceeded my expectations".

Diana Rigg died at the age of 82 from cancer she was diagnosed with last March.

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