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Remembering Glynis Johns: The Timeless Mary Poppins Star

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Discover the iconic career of Glynis Johns, from her role in Mary Poppins to her Tony-winning performances.

Glynis Johns, the legendary actress best known for her role as Mrs. Winifred Banks in the timeless Disney classic Mary Poppins, has passed away at the remarkable age of 100. Johns, with her husky voice and captivating performances, brought to life the character of the suffragette mother who stole hearts in the beloved 1964 film.

Her trans-Atlantic career spanned over 60 years, during which she not only shone in Mary Poppins but also won a Tony Award for her role in the musical "A Little Night Music." Johns' talent and versatility endeared her to audiences worldwide, solidifying her status as an entertainment icon.

Beyond her on-screen achievements, Glynis Johns left an indelible mark on Broadway and Hollywood, with her exceptional acting prowess and undeniable charm resonating with generations of fans. Her memorable portrayal of Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins and her award-winning performances on stage cement her legacy as a true star of the entertainment industry.

In conclusion, Glynis Johns will be forever remembered for her groundbreaking roles, from the suffragette matriarch in Mary Poppins to her Tony-winning turns on Broadway. Her timeless contributions to film and theater ensure that her legacy will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for years to come.

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Remembering Disney Legend Glynis Johns - The Walt Disney ... (The Walt Disney Company)

She was 100 years old. Perhaps best known to Disney fans as feminist Winifred Banks in the Academy Award®-winning Mary Poppins (1964), Johns became everyone's ...

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Glynis Johns, actress who played 'Mary Poppins' suffragette, dead at ... (Reuters)

Jan 4 (Reuters) - Glynis Johns, the husky-voiced British actress most widely known for her role as a suffragette who reconnects with her children thanks to ...

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Glynis Johns, a Tony Winner and Actress in 'Mary Poppins,' Dies at ... (The New York Times)

In a trans-Atlantic career that endured for more than 60 years, she was also known for her role in the hit 1965 Disney movie “Mary Poppins.”

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Glynis Johns Dead: Mary Poppins' Mrs. Banks Actor Was 100 (Variety)

English actress Glynis Johns, who played Mrs. Banks in the classic film "Mary Poppins," has died. She was 100.

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Glynis Johns, most known for role in 'Mary Poppins,' dies at 100 (WLS-TV)

Glynis Johns, most known for her role as Mrs. Winifred Banks in the 1964 film "Mary Poppins" has died. She was 100.

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Glynis Johns, who played Mrs. Banks in 'Mary Poppins' dies at 100 (The Associated Press)

Glynis John was a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins."

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Glynis Johns, Mary Poppins Star and Tony Award Winner, Dead at 100 (PEOPLE.com)

Glynis Johns, a Tony Award winning actress who received an Oscar nomination in 1961 and memorably appeared alongside Julie Andrews in 1964's 'Mary Poppins,' ...

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Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100 (BBC News)

The British actress is widely known for playing Winifred Banks in the 1964 Disney musical.

Glynis Johns, known for her role as Mrs. Banks in "Mary Poppins ... (CBS News)

Glynis Johns won a Tony Award for her role in "A Little Night Music" and starred in the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins" as suffragette Winifred Banks.

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Glynis Johns, Star of A Little Night Music, Dead at 100 (Playbill.com)

She also played Winifred Banks in the film musical Mary Poppins .

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Glynis Johns, of Mary Poppins and A Little Night Music, Dies at 100 ... (TheaterMania.com)

Glynis Johns, known to audiences as Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins and the Tony-winning original Desiree Armfeldt in A Little Night Music, has died at the age of ...

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Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in ... (NBC News)

Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the ...

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Mary Poppins Star Glynis Johns Dead at 100 (Vulture)

'Mary Poppins' star Glynis Johns has died at 100. She was also known for singing “Send In the Clowns” for her Tony Award-winning role in 'A Little Night ...

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Glynis Johns obituary (The Guardian)

Stage and screen actor best known for her role as Winifred Banks in Disney's Mary Poppins.

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