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  Renowned British thespian Glynis Johns breathed her last on Thursday, January 4, in the sprawling city of Los Angeles, marking her centennial year. She achieved acclaim primarily for her portrayal of a suffragette matriarch, Winifred Banks, in the cinematic opus titled 'Mary Poppins.' The confirmation of her demise emanated from Glynis Johns' longtime custodian, Mitch Clem, who, in a communiqué, characterized the event as a 'solemn juncture for Hollywood.' GLYNIS JOHNS EXITS THE STAGE AT 100 IN LOS ANGELES Glynis Johns, the luminary of 'Mary Poppins,' departed on January 4, leaving behind her grandson, Thomas Forwood, and a trio of great-grandchildren. As per BBC reports, her final resting place is destined to be beside her progenitor, the thespian luminary Mervyn Johns, within the precincts of the United Kingdom. In affirming the cessation of her mortal journey, her steward, Mitch Clem, expressed, "This day casts a pall over Hollywood. Her luminosity...