George RR Martin, the 77-year-old author of the best-selling fantasy novel Game of Thrones, has opened up about his mental health challenges in a new blog post. He described the past year as 'overwhelming' and admitted to battling sadness and depression. Martin also mentioned that he is currently in the process of writing The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth title in his A Song of Ice and Fire series.
George RR Martin opens up about 'nightmare' mental health challenges
UKPulse Health DeskBest-selling author George RR Martin has disclosed that he has battled bouts of sadness and depression this past year. He wrote about his mental health challenges in a new blog post.
- George RR Martin has battled bouts of sadness and depression this past year
- He is currently writing The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth title in his A Song of Ice and Fire series
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