Ian McKellen hails ‘legendary’ Laurence Olivier as blue plaque unveiled at home

Sir Ian McKellen unveils a blue plaque at the childhood home of Sir Laurence Olivier (Ian West/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Ian McKellen has unveiled a blue plaque at the childhood home of the “unique and legendary” Sir Laurence Olivier.

Sir Laurence, who lived from 1907 to 1989, is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.