Tony Award-Winning Actress Glynis Johns Dies at 100

Known for her roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'A Little Night Music', Johns leaves behind a legacy in both film and theater.

Glynis Johns, the British actress known for her roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'A Little Night Music', has passed away at the age of 100 in Los Angeles.
Johns had a career spanning over 60 years, with notable roles including Mrs. Banks in 'Mary Poppins' and Desiree Armfeldt in the Broadway production of 'A Little Night Music', for which she won a Tony Award.
Stephen Sondheim wrote the hit song 'Send in the Clowns' specifically for Johns during her time in 'A Little Night Music'. The song went on to be covered by numerous artists including Frank Sinatra and Judy Collins.
Johns was also known for her work in British films during the 1940s and 1950s, including her breakout role as a mermaid in the 1948 film 'Miranda'.
Johns was married and divorced four times, and is survived by a grandson and three great-grandchildren.