Glynis Johns Dead At Age 100

Glynis Johns has passed away at the age of 100, at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles, and is set to be buried next to her father, who passed away in 1993 in England.

Her death comes just shortly after her 100th birthday, which was October 5th, 2023. 

Her longtime manager, Mitch Clem revealed her death in a statement. 

“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.”

“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.”

In October, she revealed this about her milestone birthday, "It doesn’t make any difference to me. Well, I looked very good for every age.”

She was a stage and screen veteran for over 20 years, best known for her role as Mrs. Banks in 'Mary Poppins,' starring alongside Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. In the film, she sang 'Sister Suffragette.'

She also appeared in 'South Riding,' 'Miranda,' 'Mad About Me,' 'While You Were Sleeping,' and 'Cheers.' 

She earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mrs. Firth in 'The Sundowners' (1960). 

Two years later, she was nominated for a Golden Globe ('The Chapman Reporter' - 1962), and earned a Tony Award for her performance in 'A Little Night Music' in 1973. 

“I got applause for that. I loved doing it. I felt it." 

She was born in South Africa, and raised in England. Her father was actor Mervyn Johns and her mother was concert pianist Alys Steele. 

She appeared alongside her father in 'The Halfway House' (1944), 'The Magic Box' (1951), and 'The Sundowners' (1960). 

Glynis is survived by grandson Thomas, and three great-grandchildren. She was married four times to Anthony Forwood, David Ramsey Foster, Cecil Henderson and Elliot Arnold.