New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- George RR Martin, the author of the hit Game of Thrones book series, opened up about his mental health and revealed that he has been struggling with sadness and depression. He shared that he's pulled back from updating fans via his blog as 'so much has been' going on in his life.

Opening up about himself, Martin took to his blog this week, titled "Better Late Than Never." He wrote, "So much has been happening, it's been overwhelming. Some great things, exciting things. Dreams coming true. But there have been nightmares too. I have lost friends. Battled sadness and depression."

This was the first time that George RR Martin shared an update on his blog since February 19. In the latest post, he also thanked his "great ...