Glynis Johns Dies: ‘Mary Poppins’ Star & Oldest Living Oscar Acting Nominee Was 100

MARY POPPINS, Glynis Johns, 1964
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Glynis Johns, most known for playing the high-spirited Mrs. Winifred Banks in Disney’s Mary Poppins, has died. She was 100 years old.

Johns’ publicist, Mitch Clem, told ABC Eyewitness News that the legendary actor died of natural causes on Thursday, January 4.