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‘Game of Thrones' author George R. R. Martin opens up about experiencing depression
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Martin's blog post, titled Better Late Than Never, marked his return to blogging after a hiatus.
George R. R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones book series, has been dealing with personal struggles.
He recently opened up about battling sadness and depression, which has caused him to pull back from updating his blog. Martin's blog post, titled Better Late Than Never, marked his return to blogging after a hiatus. In the post, he mentions that the year has been stressful and overwhelming, with both positive and negative events occurring.
Further details about Martin's experiences and his return to blogging are available from his blog post, which provides more insight into his recent struggles and how he has been coping with the help of his staff.
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Category: library Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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