Dame Diana was an icon of theatre, film, and television. Although Rachael Stirling's mother, Diana Rigg, was a Hollywood legend — playing the woman who tied James Bond down is no joke! The 43-year-old, who is also an actress, took to her Instagram page last night to share a sweet throwback photo. She was also the only Bond girl to marry 007 - getting hitched to George Lazenby in Her Majesty's Secret Service. : “There were just four of us in the town hall, with the German Beer Festival raging in the square outside. Guy exclusively told the M.E.N. "She was the recipient of Bafta, Emmy, Tony and Evening Standard Awards for her work on stage and screen. I Am Kloot’s Peter Jobson, who is currently in Guy’s solo band, was the best man. And even though his Olivier Award-nominated bride is based in London, Guy says the marriage won’t mean a divorce from Manchester. “We’ve had so much fun - every step of making and promoting the record. Stirling is a talent all on her own, though she did grow up in her mother's shadow a bit. The marriage means Guy will call star of The Avengers Dame Diana Rigg - who played foxy spy Emma Peel - his mother in law! Rachael Stirling with her husband, Guy Garvey. Rachael is Diana's only child, who she shares with theatre producer Archibald Stirling - the Laird of the Keir Estate in Stirling, Scotland. Rachael is looking back with adoration in her eyes, with both women sporting matching short brown hairstyles and cosy jumpers. So I turned them down and I wasn't doing very much. Stirling eventually did get back to work, starring in the aforementioned The Detectorists and the film Their Finest, not to mention a whole host of theater projects. She will be greatly missed.". She's married to Guy Garvey, who is a British musician, BBC presenter, and the lead singer of the band Elbow. 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Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Rachael Stirling shared this heartwarming photo with her late mum Diana Rigg, Rachael was inundated with supportive messages from fans, The two had an incredibly close relationship, Diana passed away yesterday after a secret six month battle with cancer, Diana enjoyed a lucrative career over the years - and was even a Bond Girl, More recently, Diana played fan-favourite Olenna in Game of Thrones, Dame Diana Rigg dead aged 82 – Avengers star and Bond girl dies, the former Bond Girl passing away "peacefully" at home surrounded by her family, Dame Diana was an icon of theatre, film, and television, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). That led to more fame — but not the kind she was looking for. Rigg famously played secret agent Emma Peel in 51 episodes of the Avengers in the 1960s. I didn't become a movie star and I was a size 14. It was Rachael who shared the news in a moving statement, which read: "My Beloved Ma died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at home, surrounded by family. ", Stirling even tried to become a Bond girl like her mom, but it didn't go as planned. DIANA Rigg's daughter Rachael Stirling paid emotional tribute to her mum following her death aged 82. We caught up with Guy ahead of his Sounds Of The City show in Castlefield Bowl on July 1, which he says could be his fond farewell to the solo project as he returns to Elbow . "She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/ "She died of cancer diagnosed in March, and spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession. Guy Garvey and Rachael Stirling (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images for BFI) After a blissful first three months with Jack where she says the three of … For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. “It was the most special day - just me and my wife. The newlyweds followed up their intimate ceremony and supper with two big parties for friends and family over the weekend in London.