Oscar-Nominated Actress Joan Plowright Dead at 95

Dame Joan Plowright, a legendary British actress of the stage and display, has died … this in line with her household.

The actress — who was finest recognized for her work within the 1992 movie, “Enchanted April,” for which she earned an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award — died peacefully Thursday surrounded by her family members at Denville Corridor … a retirement house for performers in North West London.

Whereas her household didn’t share a reason for demise, they did applaud “her brilliant career” and thanked these “who helped care for her in her last years.”

She is survived by her kids, Richard, Tamsin, and Julie-Kate … who she welcomed with famed British director/actor Laurence Olivier of their 28-year marriage.

Joan’s profession spanned over six many years, giving memorable performances on Broadway, the West Finish, and on the large display. She gained a Tony Award in 1961 for her work within the Broadway play, “A Taste of Honey.”

Joan made historical past in 1993 when she turned the second actress to win two Golden Globes in the identical 12 months … other than “Enchanted April, her additional win was for her work in HBO’s “Stalin.” To this point, solely 4 actresses have pulled off this feat … together with Helen Mirren, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet.

Different notable credit embody “The Entertainer,” “The Scarlet Letter,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Tea with Mussolini,” “Dennis the Menace,” amongst numerous different titles.

Joan was 95.