Joan Plowright met the love of her life in husband Laurence Olivier. Their marriage was a tale of two thespians since they met in the theatre. Against all odds, with two decades between them in ...

A family statement said: "It is with great sadness ... 1989. Laurence was a towering figure in British theatre and cinema, known for his exceptional performances in Shakespearean roles and his ...

her life came to an end due to complications stemming from macular degeneration, which forced her to retire from acting in 2014. Plowright was married to actor and director Sir Laurence Olivier.