London's West End theatres will dim their lights for two minutes to honor the memory of Dame Joan Plowright, an icon of British theatre and film who died.

Theaters in London's West End will dim their lights for two minutes in honor of the legendary actress, who was also nominated for an Oscar and Emmy during her storied career.

Legendary actress Joan Plowright, who was once named Dame by King Charles when he was the Prince of Wales, has died. She was 95. Plowright's family confirmed her passing in a statement obtained by the BBC,

Joan Plowright, who has died aged 95, was one of Britain's finest stage actresses - and later found fame on the cinema screen, although she largely preferred stage work. The Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress once said movies were a fall-back to pay the bills,