Glynis Johns, Mary Poppins alum, dead at 100

The renowned British actress Glynis Johns, widely remembered for her role as Winifred Banks, the suffragette mother in Mary Poppins, has passed away at 100. Her manager confirmed her demise in Los Angeles on Thursday, marking the end of a 60-year long impressive career in performing arts. Renowned for her exceptional stage skills, Johns also appeared in many films. Her manager, Mitch Clem, mourned her death as a "gloomy day for Hollywood." Known for her lead role in the 1964 widely loved Disney musical Mary Poppins, sharing the screen with Dame Julie Andrews, Clem highlighted her enduring luminosity saying, her "light shone brightly for a century." He credited her longevity to her intelligence, love for her craft, and her humor, sharing that her demise implies an end to Hollywood's golden era. Johns' outstanding contribution to Broadway earned her a Tony award in 1973 for her role in Stephen Sondheim's musical A Little Night Music. She was even nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Sundowners in 1960. Her career also graced television screens with her unique sitcom Glynis, and she made many guest appearances on various shows. Her last acting endeavor was in Will Ferrell's 1999 film Superstar. Born on October 5, 1923, in South Africa to Welsh parents who were performers, Johns had deep roots in the entertainment industry.