George R.R. Martin breaks six-month silence, discloses depression

George R.R. Martin published his first self-penned blog post in six months on 3 August 2026, writing on his "Not a Blog" that he has battled sadness and depression this year and that "the worst may be yet to come." Martin, 77, said recent posts were written by staff he calls his "minions." The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the post on 4 August.