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Lights Out for a Legend: Joan Plowright Takes Her Final Bow at 95!

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Farewell to Dame Joan Plowright, the trailblazing actress whose talent lit up both stage and screen! Discover the legacy she leaves behind.

Dame Joan Plowright, the iconic British actress who graced both the stage and screen for over six decades, has passed away at the remarkable age of 95. Known for her stunning performances in a multitude of acclaimed productions, Plowright left an indelible mark on the world of theatre and film. Born in 1929 in Oldham, England, she became a significant figure in post-war British theatre, contributing to its evolution through her roles at the revered Royal Court and National Theatre, as well as in the bustling West End. Plowright's unique ability to embody diverse characters made her a household name and solidified her status as one of the country's most treasured talents.

Throughout her illustrious career, Plowright garnered numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, two Golden Globes, and nominations for an Oscar and an Emmy. Whether she was lighting up the stage in classics like

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UK film, theatre legend Joan Plowright dies, aged 95 (RNZ)

A star first in theatre and later on screen, Plowright was also the wife of the great actor Laurence Olivier.

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Joan Plowright, celebrated star of stage and screen, dies aged 95 (The Guardian)

Actor helped shape British postwar theatre through her performances at the Royal Court, National Theatre and in the West End.

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Dame Joan Plowright: Acting legend dies at 95 (BBC News)

She was one of Britain's most acclaimed stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier.

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British award-winning actor Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95 (ABC News)

One of Britain's most celebrated screen and stage actors has died surrounded by her loved ones.

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Dame Joan Plowright obituary (The Guardian)

Stage and screen star who was part of a radical generation of actors responsible for establishing the National Theatre.

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Joan Plowright, Tony Award-winning British actor, dies at 95 (PBS NewsHour)

Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for an Oscar and an Emmy.

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Joan Plowright, acclaimed British actress and wife of Laurence ... (NPR)

Plowright brought stage and screen characters to vibrant life for more than six decades in such works as A Taste of Honey, Tea with Mussolini and Enchanted ...

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