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Remembering Disney Legend Glynis Johns: A Tribute to the Iconic Mary Poppins Actress

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🌟 Remembering the unforgettable Glynis Johns, the voice of Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins, and the first to sing Sondheim's classic track! 🎶 #GlynisJohns #MaryPoppins #DisneyLegend

Glynis Johns, the legendary actress known for her iconic role as Mrs. Banks in Disney's Mary Poppins, has passed away at the age of 100. Her portrayal of the feminist character Winifred Banks left an indelible mark on fans worldwide. Johns was not only a talented actress but also the first star to sing Stephen Sondheim's celebrated track 'Send in the Clowns,' a song tailored to suit her unique voice.

With a career spanning over 60 years, Glynis Johns was a Tony Award winner and a prominent figure in Hollywood. Her husky voice and captivating performances charmed audiences in both stage and screen productions. Her contribution to the entertainment industry, especially in the realm of musical theatre, will always be remembered with reverence.

Despite her passing, Glynis Johns leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of actors and fans alike. Her portrayal of Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins will forever remain a touchstone of excellence in cinematic history, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress. The world mourns the loss of this remarkable talent, but her memory will live on through her timeless performances and unforgettable characters.

In a career filled with noteworthy achievements, Glynis Johns will be fondly remembered as the smoky-voiced actress who brought depth and emotion to every role she inhabited. Her collaboration with Stephen Sondheim on 'Send in the Clowns' stands as a testament to her musical prowess and the lasting impact she made on the industry. As fans pay tribute to her extraordinary career, they celebrate the life and talent of a true Disney legend.

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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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Mary Poppins actress Glynis Johns has died (Sky News)

Johns was the first star to sing Stephen Sondheim's celebrated track Send in the Clowns - which the legendary composer and lyricist wrote to suit her voice.

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Glynis Johns, who played Mrs Banks in Mary Poppins, dies aged 100 (The Guardian)

Briths actor and star of 1964 film died at an assisted living home in Los Angeles of natural causes on Thursday.

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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 death: Mary Poppins' Mrs Banks and 'Send in the ... (The Independent)

British actor was best known for playing the 'Sister Suffragette'-singing Mrs Banks in Disney film.

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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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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.

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Glynis Johns, who played Mrs Banks in Mary Poppins, dies aged 100 (The Guardian)

Briths actor and star of 1964 film died at an assisted living home in Los Angeles of natural causes on Thursday.

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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.

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Glynis Johns – a life in pictures (The Guardian)

1938. Glynis Johns makes her film debut, aged 15, playing the part of Midge Carne in the film South Riding · 1964. Playing Winifred Banks, the mother, in Mary ...

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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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Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in ... (ABC 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' actress Glynis Johns dies aged 100 (Screen International)

Johns was a regular in British films of the forties and fifties and later in Hollywood productions.

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Glynis Johns, smoky-voiced actress best known for Mary Poppins ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Stephen Sondheim composed Send in the Clowns especially for her to sing, because she could only deliver short, sultry phrases.

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