On the big screen, he participated in films such as “Sentimental Journey” (1991), which earned him an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination, “Dennis, Peppermint” (1993) or “101 Dalmatians” (1996).
Actress Dame Joan Plowright, one of Britain’s most acclaimed stars of stage and screen, has died aged 95, according to a family statement, cited by .
On the big screen, he participated in films such as “Sentimental Journey” (1991), which earned him an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination, “Dennis, Peppermint” (1993), “Widow’s Hill” (1994), 101 Dalmatians ” (1996) or “The Spiderwick Chronicles” (2008).
On stage, she won a Tony for her role in the play “A Taste of Honey”, which ran on Broadway, and was acclaimed for her performances during the early years of the English Stage Company at the Royal Court Theater and the National Theatre.
After a career spanning almost 70 years, the actress retired in 2014 after becoming blind.
According to the statement, Dame Joan Plowright died this Thursday, surrounded by her family, in a home in England.
“She had a long and illustrious career in theatre, film and television spanning seven decades, until blindness forced her to retire (…) She enjoyed her last 10 years in Sussex, with constant visits from friends and family , filled with lots of laughter and good memories (…) Rest in peace, Joan…”
