Joan Plowright, the kind of actress who could make you cry with a look and laugh with a well-timed zinger, has passed away at the grand age of 95. Yes, one of Hollywood’s classiest dames has left the building—presumably to accept yet another celestial award.
The Oscar-nominated and Tony-winning star shuffled off this mortal coil at her retirement home in London. Her family, ever the supportive ensemble cast, confirmed the news and reportedly gathered for what we can only assume was a classy, tea-filled farewell fit for a British icon. As for the cause of death? It hasn’t been revealed yet, but let’s face it: Joan was 95. She earned her rest.
From Laurence Olivier to Legends Only Status
Joan wasn’t just an actress; she was Hollywood royalty—literally. She was married to Laurence Olivier, the acting equivalent of a knight in shining armor. Together, they were like the Brangelina of black-and-white cinema (minus the tabloids).
Joan’s career highlights read like a Greatest Hits album: A Tony for A Taste of Honey in 1961 (because, of course, she was that good) and a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for her stunning work in Enchanted April. Oh, and did we mention she casually snagged another Golden Globe on the same night for Stalin? Yep, Joan wasn’t just winning awards; she was collecting them like Pokémon.
Fun fact: She’s one of only four people in history to win two acting awards at the Golden Globes in the same year. Basically, she was the Beyoncé of her time—breaking records, turning heads, and making history.
Joan’s Legacy
Her family, friends, and fans are surely raising a glass to her life and career. Joan wasn’t just an actress; she was a trailblazer, an icon, and probably the person who could teach a masterclass in graciously holding heavy trophies.
Rest easy, Dame Plowright. Heaven just got a little more glamorous.