Glynis Johns death updates — Mary Poppins actress who first sang Send in the Clowns dead at 100 as tributes pour in

Inside Glynis Johns’ love life

She was married four times and had one son, the late actor Gareth Forwood.

The Tony Award-winner outlived all of her ex-husbands, as well as her only child.

She met her first husband Anthony Forwood while rehearsing for Quiet Wedding (1941), where she played the bridesmaid Miranda Bute.

The couple married in 1942 and had their only child, Gareth, in 1945, but divorced three years later due to “adultery.”

Glynis Johns pictured

Iconic actress Glynis Johns who played in Mary Poppins has died at the age of 100.

‘I’ve looked good at every age’

Glynis Johns spoke to KABC-TV, a local ABC affiliate, on her 100th birthday in October.

When asked what it was like to hit triple digits, she replied:  “It doesn’t make any difference to me. I’ve looked good at every age.

Glynis Johns made her mark on Broadway

In addition to her film appearances, Glynis Johns made her mark on the Broadway stage.

She starred in the 1952 play, Gertie and appeared in Major Barbara and The Circle.

Movie debut at 13

Glynis Johns made her movie debut at the age of 13 in South Riding.

She starred in Peter Pan at 19 years old and worked with her father on the films, The Halfway House, The Magic Box, and The Sundowners.

Glynis Johns was born in South Africa

Glynis Johns was born on October 5, 1923, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Performing was in her blood as her mother, Alys Steele was a concert pianist and her father was an actor.

Glynis spent her upbringing competing in dance competitions around England. She started teaching ballet at the young age of 10.

Recruited by Walt Disney

Walt Disney himself recruited Glynis Johns to appear in Mary Poppins in the 1964 film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

She performed the song, Sister Suffragette as Winifred Banks.

Glynis Johns’ accolades

Glynis Johns earned an Oscar nomination for her role in The Sundowners in 1960.

She won a Tony Award for her performance in A Little Night Music. Glynis performed Stephen Sondheim’s song, Send in the Clowns in the original production.

‘Sad day in Hollywood’

Mitch Clem, Glynis Johns’ manager, said that the actress’ death marks a sad day for showbiz.

“Today’s a sad day for Hollywood,” Clem said.

“She is the last of the last of old Hollywood.”

Glynis Johns’ notable roles

Glynis Johns appeared in numerous notable films, including:

• Mary Poppins (1964)
• Miranda (1948)
• The Court Jester (1995)
• While You Were Sleeping (1995)
• No Highway in the Sky (1951)
• The Sundowners (1960)