‘May she rest peacefully’: Internet sends condolences as ‘Mary Poppins’ star Glynis Johns dies at 100

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Glynis Johns, the bright, charming British leading lady who portrayed Winifred Banks, the feisty feminist mother in ‘Mary Poppins,’ died at 100.

Her manager, Mitch Clem, informed The Hollywood Reporter that Glynis passed away on January 4, in an assisted living facility due to natural causes. Her managers mourned her death as “a sad day for Hollywood.”

 

While her family eventually relocated to England, Glynis was born and raised in South Africa. She spent 20 years working as an actress in England before landing a major role in Disney’s version of PL Travers’ ‘Mary Poppins’ books.

Throughout the latter part of her eight-year tenure in theater and film, Glynis earned a Tony Award for portraying Desiree Armfeldt in the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘A Little Night Music.’ During this role, she delivered a memorable rendition of the song ‘Send in the Clowns.’

The song was composed by Sondheim specifically for Glynis to perform, as per TMZ.

 

The actor was well-known for her cheerful demeanor, charmingly breathy and husky voice, and attractive flirtatiousness when she was younger.

 

‘Glynis powered her way through life with intelligence and a love for performance’

In an emotional statement, Glynis’ manager Mitch paid tribute to the actress, stating, “Glynis powered her way through life with intelligence, wit, and a love for performance, affecting millions of lives.”

“She entered my life early in my career and set a very high bar on how to navigate this industry with grace, class, and truth. Your own truth. Her light shined very brightly for 100 years,” Mitch added.

He continued, “She had a wit that could stop you in your tracks powered by a heart that loved deeply and purely.”

“Today is a somber day for Hollywood. Not only do we mourn the passing of our dear Glynis, but we mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood,” Mitch stated.

Glynis marked her 100th birthday in October 2023, expressing that she didn’t sense any notable difference at this significant milestone and asserting that she believed she looked good at any age.

Internet pays tribute to the beloved ‘Mary Poppins’ star

Social media users took to online platforms to pay tribute to their beloved actress, with one user writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Farewell, Glynis Johns.”

Another one added, “RIP #GlynisJohns … Mary Poppins is such a monumental part of my childhood. She was glorious.”

“Glynis Johns taught me and many others in my generation (and beyond!) about feminism in MARY POPPINS,” chimed in an X user.

Tributes continued pouring in, with one writing, “Rest in Peace Glynis Johns, thanks for bringing joy to my gay little life.”

Another one added, “RIP Glynis Johns who taught a generation of girls that while we adore men individually, we agree that as a group they’re rather stupid.”

“Rest in peace to the wonderful glynis johns, who, among a host of fabulous roles, gave us the iconic performance that was mrs. banks in mary poppins (1964),” said one user.

Several other Internet users took to Facebook to pay their homage to the legendary actress.

One such user wrote, “My condolences to her family. May she rest peacefully,” while another one said, “She was the Grandma in Superstar. That’s how I remember.”

A user commented, “Oh we LOVED her so much!!! She lived a long beautiful life! May she rest in peace”

“Awe Rest in heavenly peace beautiful soul! Supersta,” chimed in another

One more wrote, “One of my favorites & such a pretty lady as she aged,” while another one said, “Grandma on While You Were Sleeping. Very talented actress. She will be missed”

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