She also originated the role of Desiree Armfeldt in Stephen Sondheims “A Little Night Music.”

Her light shined very brightly for 100 years.

Today is a somber day for Hollywood.

Glynis Johns ‘MARY POPPINS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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She also racked up TV credits that includeBatman,Cheers, andMurder, She Wrote.

Her final screen appearance came in 1999 as Grandma Gallagher in the Molly Shannon-led comedy,Superstar.

The actress recently celebrated her milestone 100th birthday in October 2023 with a briefABC7interview.

Actress Davd Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Matthew Garber, Karen Dotrice in a scene from the movie “Mary Poppins”

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It doesnt make any difference to me, Johns said when asked what 100 felt like.

Well, I looked very good for every age.

She is survived by a grandson Thomas, and her three great grandchildren.

MARY POPPINS US 1964 HERMIONE BADDELEY GLYNIS JOHNS

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