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Martin, 77, cites depression, celebrates nine Emmys, no update

8/5/2026

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George R.R. Martin posted the blog entry “Better Late Than Never” on August 3, 2026, revealing his depression and aging challenges.
He celebrated nine Emmy nominations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and said he turned 77 last September, calling aging “no fun.”
He said assistants post for him, gave no update on The Winds of Winter, a novel he has been working on since 2012.

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George R.R. Martin posted the blog entry “Better Late Than Never” on August 3, 2026, revealing his depression and aging challenges.
He celebrated nine Emmy nominations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and said he turned 77 last September, calling aging “no fun.”
He said assistants post for him, gave no update on The Winds of Winter, a novel he has been working on since 2012.