#SHOWBIZ: George R.R. Martin opens up about battling depression
LOS ANGELES: ‘House of the Dragon’ creator George R.R. Martin has opened up about struggling with depression and sadness, describing the past several months as an overwhelming period in his life.
Los Angeles: House of the Dragon creator George R.R. Martin has revealed he has been battling depression and sadness in recent months. The 77-year-old author, known for A Song of Ice and Fire novels that inspired Game of Thrones, said the past several months have been an overwhelming period in his life. Although his blog was updated recently, Martin has not personally written a post since February, citing the stress and challenges he has faced.
Martin noted that while some events were positive, his recent days have been filled with dreams and nightmares. He acknowledged losing friends and battling depression and sadness. Looking ahead, Martin expressed concern that "the worst may be yet to come." Turning 78 next month, he admitted that aging has not been easy, though it has brought memorable moments.
One highlight has been A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms receiving nine Emmy Award nominations. Martin hopes to attend the Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14, though his attendance is uncertain. Despite his struggles, Martin assured readers he would continue posting on his Not a Blog website, though future updates may be shorter and more hurried.
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