George R.R. Martin contracted Covid-19 at Comic-Con, misses 'House Of The Dragon' world premiere


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'House Of The Dragon' actors Milly Alcock (left) and Fabian Frankel attend the series world premiere at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

George R.R. Martin missed the world premiere of HBO's House Of The Dragon on July 27 after contracting Covid-19 from previous week's Comic-Con fan convention in San Diego.

The fantasy author was slated to be the guest of honour at the showbiz premiere honouring his prequel to Game Of Thrones, but delivered the "unfortunate announcement" in a tweet titled "Travel updates".

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