Dame Joan Plowright, Iconic British Actress, Dies at 95

Dame Joan Plowright, renowned stage and screen actress and widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by family at Denville Hall. Her illustrious career spanned over six decades, marked by numerous accolades, including an Oscar nomination for Enchanted April (1991) and a Tony Award for A Taste of Honey on Broadway in 1960.

Born in Scunthorpe, Plowright rose to prominence in London's West End during the 1950s and starred alongside Olivier in The Entertainer, sparking both professional acclaim and a personal romance. The couple married in 1961, and Plowright became a pivotal member of the National Theatre, which Olivier founded.

Her performances earned numerous awards, including a Society of West End Theatre Award for Filumena (1978) and a Golden Globe for Enchanted April. She also appeared in the beloved film Tea with Mussolini (1999) and the 2018 BBC documentary Nothing Like A Dame, showcasing her wit alongside Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith.

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