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News · 4 August 2026

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin reveals recent depression struggle

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin reveals recent depression struggle

The fantasy writer broke a months-long silence on Monday with a personal blog post detailing a difficult year. He shared that he has lost friends and battled low moods while dealing with the realities of growing older. Assistants have been managing his updates since February, and future posts will likely stay brief.

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