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Her brilliant career will be remembered by many, her wonderful being always cherished by her children Richard, Tamsin and Julie-Kate, their families and Joan's many friends,
they added
She enjoyed a long and illustrious career across theatre, film and TV over seven decades until blindness made her retire,
the family said
That is my choice because I was privileged to live with him,
she told The Daily Telegraph in 2003.
I sometimes feel such a peacefulness come over me when I think of you, or write to you — a gentle tenderness and serenity. A feeling devoid of all violence, passion or shattering longing... it makes me go out into the street with a smile on my face and in my heart for everybody."
One love letter Olivier sent summed up his loveI've been very privileged to have such a life,
Plowright said in a 2010 interview with The Actor's WorkIt is with great sadness that the family of Dame Joan Plowright, the Lady Olivier, inform you that she passed away peacefully on 16 January 2025 surrounded by her family at Denville Hall at the glorious age of 95
A family statement said today
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I had to cook a ragout live on stage. The delicious smell sent people out at the interval looking happy but very hungry and the sale of sandwiches rocketed.”
In 1973, Franco Zeffirelli directed her in Eduardo de Filippo’s family drama Saturday, Sunday, Monday, where, she told the Observer
Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95. She was a brilliant actress & she will be badly missed by friends & her family."
Someone else echoed
RIP Dame Joan Plowright. An absolute icon."
Devastated fans have also been paying tribute online, with one writingJoan is survived by her loving family: Tamsin and Wilf, Julie-Kate and Dan, Richard, Shelley, Troy, Ali, Jeremy, step-granddaughter and great granddaughter Kaya and Sophia, and great grand-daughter soon to arrive,
the family statement added
Dame Joan Plowright was an iconic and deeply respected figure in the world of theatre, leaving an indelible mark on the industry she shaped with her talent and dedication.”
The organisation’s co-CEO, Hannah Essex, said
She cherished her last 10 years in Sussex, filled with visits from loved ones, laughter, and fond memories,
the family said