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George R.R. Martin Says He Battled Depression This Year: “The Worst May Be Yet to Come”

George R.R. Martin has publicly discussed his struggles with depression and health issues.

By · Published August 4, 2026 at 17:28 UTC · Updated August 4, 2026 at 18:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

What did George R.R. Martin reveal about his health?

Martin revealed that he has been battling depression this year and feels he is "falling further and further behind".

Where did Martin share his personal update?

Martin shared his personal update on his blog, Not a Blog.

What outlets have covered Martin's health update?

The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, TheWrap and IGN have covered Martin's health update.

The story so far

Martin has revealed that he has been battling depression this year. The author of the Game of Thrones series shared a personal update on his blog, discussing his mental health struggles and the challenges of aging. He expressed that he feels he is "falling further and further behind" and that "the worst may be yet to come".

Martin's update was published on his blog, Not a Blog, and has been picked up by multiple outlets. The Hollywood Reporter and USA Today both carried the story, focusing on Martin's candid discussion of his mental health. TheWrap and IGN also covered the update, with IGN emphasizing Martin's reflections on aging and health.

The author's public discussion of his mental health struggles comes as a departure from his usual updates, which often focus on his writing projects. Martin has not specified what the future holds for his work, but his comments suggest ongoing personal challenges.

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