George R.R. Martin confronts aging and depression in candid blog post
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George R.R. Martin says he’s battling sadness and depression and has pulled back from updating fans on his blog as age and personal losses take a toll; he notes 2026 has included both stress and milestones, including Emmy nominations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and four Emmys for Game of Thrones, with hopes to attend the Emmys depending on circumstances.
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