Legendary British actress Joan Plowright has sadly passed away at the age of 95. The award-winning star, known for her impressive work on stage and screen, died surrounded by loved ones at her retirement home in England on Thursday. Joan was not only admired for her talents as an actress, but also as the widow of the iconic Laurence Olivier, with whom she shared three children. Olivier, a legendary actor himself, passed away in 1989, leaving behind a legacy that Joan continued to honor throughout her career.
In the 1990s, Joan experienced a resurgence in her career with a string of successful family films and prestigious pictures. She captivated audiences with her performances in films such as ‘Enchanted April,’ ‘Dennis the Menace,’ ‘101 Dalmatians,’ and ‘Tea With Mussolini.’ Her versatility as an actress allowed her to seamlessly transition between genres and captivate viewers of all ages.
Throughout her career, Joan Plowright received numerous awards and accolades for her outstanding performances, solidifying her status as a true icon in the entertainment industry. Her contributions to film and theater will forever be remembered and cherished by fans and colleagues alike.
Joan’s legacy will undoubtedly live on through her timeless body of work, inspiring future generations of actors and actresses to strive for excellence in their craft. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her or experiencing her incredible talent onscreen. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Joan’s family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. May she rest in peace knowing that her legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of those who admired her.
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Ohhh!I loved her!
What a great actress she was!!! I think we all remember her from any movie we have seen bc she was always so adorable! RIP🥹🙏🏼
This is a lovely tribute. ❤
May you remain eternal through our hearts and thank you for bringing joy to our hearts as well from behind the screens ❤️
Such a wonderful actress. She could play so many roles. I thought she was hilarious in “Love You To Death”, with Kevin Kline, Tracy Ullman, River Phoenix, Keanu, Miriam Margolyes. A really stellar cast! She left us with a wealth of films. RIP.
Mrs bucket!!!! Oh no!
🙏🙏🙏
🎉🎉🎉🎉rip
Love her on 101 Dalmatians, Bringing Down The House, Dennis the Menace and Dance with Me. RIP Joan Plowright.
I remember her in many movies Dennis the Menace movie, Bringing down the House (a fave movie of mine got the dvd) 101 Dalmations Dame Joan Plowright will be missed hearts go out to her family and friends.♥️🙏🙏💪
Rest in peace❤😢
I didn’t realize she had been still alive. She was in 101 Dalmatians. Loved that movie as a kid. Her in Bringing Down the House was also great. She was hilarious in that movie.
😢😢😢very sad indeed, what a huge loss😢😢😢rest in peace gentle giant 😢😢😢 condolences the family 😢😢😢fans are invited to organize tribute events and keep the memory alive ❤
Joan Plowright was wonderful in the comedy movie "I Love You to Death", as the mother of Tracy Ullman's character. R.I.P.
I'll confirm it later
So sorry to hear about this
May you rest in peace 🕊️🙏🏾
A fabulous woman who amazingly became more beautiful with age
What a talented lady she was. She will be dearly missed.
my favourite such a great actress so beautiful may she rip
R.I.P Joan! I loved her in The Last Action Hero and 101 Dalmations! 😢😢😢😢
No, sorry sorry my other old friend sorry sorry god will bless her farewell 🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬😲😲😲😲😲😲😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
R.I.P loved her in Dennis the menace
Rest in peace, Misses Joan Plowright (28 October 1929 – 16 January 2025) and Geneviève Callerot (6 May 1916 – 16 January 2025), Heroine of the French Resistance, and a member of the Legion of Honour.
R.I.P. Dame Joan, yet another star has passed to the other side.
She was my favorite I love this woman! She was so funny and versatile.
My favorite movies from her is I love you to death with Kevin Kline and Tracy Ullman😂
And n the movie Avalon!❤❤❤ A Thanksgiving movie. ( You cut the turkey without me!?😂
I'll always remember her as the Brachiosaurus from Disney's "Dinosaur".
Aww not the lady from Bringing Down The House! She was my favorite character in that movie. RIP! 😔