Diana Rigg's final 'brilliant' role in All Creatures Great and Small marked heartbreaking end to acting career
Dame Diana Rigg portrayed Mrs Pumphrey in Channel 5's beloved series, All Creatures Great and Small, when it debuted during the coronavirus lockdown. The heartwarming family programme offered viewers a welcome escape during those difficult months.
The quirky character Mrs Pumphrey served as one of Siegfried Farnon's (portrayed by Samuel West) patients and absolutely adored her cherished pooch, Tricki-Woo. Dame Diana passed away on September 10, 2020, aged 82, with her death occurring just days following the programme's inaugural series launch.
The legendary performer died at her daughter Rachael Stirling's London residence, succumbing to cancer after receiving her diagnosis in March of that same year, reports the Express.
Speaking to The Guardian, Rachael recalled: "I will never forget the look in my mother's eyes that day near the end; the 'north face of the Eiger', as my family christened it.
"You have seen it in Game of Thrones, that look. As the Queen of Thorns, she used it to great effect. Fixing me with it for the first time in these last months, she said: 'Rachie, it's gone on too long - push me over the edge'."
Her performance in All Creatures Great and Small was her final television appearance, bringing the curtain down on her remarkable career.
She honed her craft at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art between 1955 and 1957, before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company several years afterwards. Her last cinema appearance came in Last Night in Soho, where she portrayed Alexandra Collins.
The movie hit screens in 2021 following her passing.
Her final television performance was as Mother Dorothea in Black Narcissus, which also aired posthumously.
After Diana's death, Patricia Hodge stepped into her shoes for All Creatures Great and Small.
The programme's cast honoured Diana's memory, with James Herriot star Nicholas Ralph telling PBS: "She was brilliant.
"Any anxiety you may have had before meeting her was completely washed away as soon as you did, because she was so lovely and easy to chat to.
"She had a twinkle in her eye, still had a wicked sense of humour, and she kept everyone on their toes."
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video He added: 'Obviously, I'm never going to win, but if I'm like, the most improved, that's, if I can improve. I've been lucky. I've done musicals, but I don't dance. And, you know, I've been lucky that they put me in a routine and then they all dance around me and make me look good!' He added that he'd only really covered Scottish dancing before so couldn't say if he was looking forward to latin or ballroom more. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Ross said in a press release: 'From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom – it's a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show. 'I can't wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes! Let's give this the best that I can! As my mum always said: 'You'll never know till you give it a go!'' 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He is a stepdad to Nicole's four kids Sophie - Born December 13, 1993- married to Joe Broadley and have three children: Daisy (August 27, 2012), Ayprill (October 13, 2014) and Leo, (December 24, 2015) Chloe - Born July 31, 1995- dating Jake Wallace and have one child: Mila (July 23, 2022), and due to have baby number two in 2025 Jack - Born April 9, 1997 Daniel - Born March 3, 1999 Luke - Born October 1, 2000 Millie - Born August 29, 2001 - married to Harley Passmore and have three children: Ophelia (September 12, 2020), Chester (February 20, 2022), and Elodie (September 19, 2023) Katie - Born November 14, 2002 - dating Connor Carter and have baby Ronnie (October 8, 2024) James - Born October 17, 2003 Ellie - Born May 6, 2005 Aimee - Born April 21, 2006 Josh - Born July 3, 2007 Max - Born December 11, 2008 Tillie - Born May 2, 2010 Oscar - Born October 22, 2011 Casper - Born October 3, 2012 Alfie - Stillborn July 6, 2014 Hallie - Born June 3, 2015 Phoebe - Born July 24, 2016 Archie - Born September 18, 2017 Bonnie - Born November 6, 2018 Heidie - Born April 3, 2020 This would mean he would have input regarding Ophelia's surname, what school she goes to and consent during operations. 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