Mary Poppins star Glynis Johns dies, aged 100

Glynis Johns, best known for playing Mrs. Banks in the film classic <em>Mary Poppins</em>, has died at the age of 100.

At the time of her death, Johns held the distinction of being the oldest living Oscar nominee and was one of the last surviving stars from the 'Golden Age' of Hollywood.

During her career, she appeared in over 60 films and 30 plays and was also the original singer of Stephen Sondheim's 'Send In the Clowns'.

The news of her death was announced by her agent Mitch Clem, who revealed that she died of natural causes at a nursing home in Los Angeles.

"Glynis powered her way through life with . . .