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Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin opens up about his depression

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Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin opens up about his depression. (2026, August 6). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/books/george-rr-martin-depression-update-9.7296911?cmp=rss

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George R.R. Martin, author of the Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, shared a personal update on his blog on August 3 about his struggles with depression, citing it as one of the reasons for not posting since February 19. He mentioned losing friends, battling sadness and depression, and feeling overwhelmed by age, stating "getting old is no fun". Martin also expressed gratitude for recent highs, including nine Emmy nominations for HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series based on his novella The Hedge Knight. The update does not provide any new information about the long-awaited sixth book in the Song of Ice and Fire series.

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George R.R. Martin, author of the Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, shared an update with fans on August 3 about his personal struggles with depression. On his blog, he revealed that this year has been a mix of "dreams coming true" and "nightmares", including losing friends and battling sadness and depression. Martin, who turned 77 in September, also mentioned that getting older is not enjoyable for him. However, the update was not all negative, as he expressed gratitude for his team's help in keeping his blog updated during his absence. Additionally, he celebrated nine Emmy nominations received by HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is based on one of his novellas.

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The author shared the personal update on Aug. 3 on his blog George R.R. Martin took to his blog to update his fans about what has been a "stressful" and "overwhelming" time full of ups and downs — and celebrate the nine Emmy nominations for HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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🔮 "The worst may be yet to come.

2026-08-06 · CBC News

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin opens up about his depression · assertive framing

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Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin opens up about his depression asserted

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what → share → Kingdoms

The author of the Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, which is the inspiration for HBO's popular television show Game of Thrones, said that this year has been full of "dreams coming true" as well as "nightmares," he posted on Tuesday. asserted

he → say → Tuesday

Martin addressed fans after not posting since Feb. 19, shouting out his team of assistants for updating the blog in his absence, and opened up about the highs and lows he's been experiencing in recent months. asserted

he → address → months

"I have lost friends. asserted

I → lose → friends

Battled sadness and depression," he wrote. asserted

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"The worst may be yet to come. uncertain

worst → come → ?

I turned 77 last September, and I tell you, getting old is no fun." asserted

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Martin was also sure to note the "amazing times" he's had recently, one such highlight being nine Emmy nominations for HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms based on his novella The Hedge Knight, including Best Drama. asserted

highlight → note → Drama

Martin hopes to be at the September ceremony in Los Angeles. asserted

Martin → hop → Angeles

Left unsaid in the short blog post is an update on the long-awaited sixth book in the Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series. asserted

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Martin addressed the 15-year delay at an appearance at New York Comic Con in 2025, as reported by USA Today. asserted

Martin → address → Today

"I know there's all this controversy about Winds of Winter and how late it is, but I've always had trouble with deadlines," he said. asserted

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"I don't feel happy breaching contracts or missing a deadline or anything like that." asserted

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