Glynis JOHNS Mary Poppins star Glynis Johns has died aged 100 as tributes pour in for the actress who is best known for playing Mrs Banks in the 1964 Disney film.
She is best known for her role as Mrs. Winifred Banks in the 1964 film Mary Poppins. Glynis' publicist confirmed the news on Thursday 4 January, that the actress died of natural causes. She played the suffragette mother in the classic Disney Mary Poppins movie and also starred in Disney's The Sword and the Rose a decade before.
The actress was named a Disney legend in 1998 and was the oldest living legend until her death. She was also the oldest living Oscar nominee. Glynis received the nomination for acting for the 1960's film The Sundowners. Glynis won an array of awards during her acting career including a Tony award for A Little Night Music.
Glynis was recruited by Walt Disney himself to play Mrs Banks in the iconic film Mary Poppins. In the film that starred Julie Andrews in the lead role, Glynis sang the song Sister Suffragette.
She was born in South Africa in 1923 and was the daughter of concert pianist Alys Steele and actor Mervyn Johns. Glynis started her acting career in England, having appeared in her first film when she was just 13.
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