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The Latest Breaking News from Dame Joan Plowright

Why Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Joan Plowright didn’t appear in Baftas In Memoriam tribute

Viewers weren’t happy with the ‘disgusting’ omission but there was a good reason

The Independent UK

West End theatres to dim their lights in honour of Dame Joan Plowright

UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre said they were honoured to contribute to the celebration of her extraordinary career.

The Independent UK

‘Just call me Joan’: Beloved star of stage and screen Dame Joan Plowright

The widow of Lord Olivier was one of the outstanding actresses of her age.

Evening Standard

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Dame Joan Plowright dead at 95

Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age 95, her family have announced.

BANG Premier

Dame Joan Plowright, award-winning actress and widow of Laurence Olivier, dies age 95

Dame Joan won two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award in an illustrious career spanning more than six decades

Evening Standard

Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95

The widow of Lord Olivier won Golden Globes for Enchanted April and Stalin.

Evening Standard

Laurence Olivier’s prosthetic nose put up for sale by widow

It comes with a birthday note, addressed to him.

Evening Standard

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