The Boy From Mary Poppins Had a Tragic Story… 💔 #michaelbanks

The Boy From Mary Poppins Had a Tragic Story… 💔 #michaelbanks Did you know the child actor behind Michael Banks in Mary Poppins had a truly tragic story? Matthew Garber became unforgettable as Michael Banks in Disney’s 1964 classic, starring alongside Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Discovered by Walt Disney himself, he appeared in just three Disney films: The Three Lives of Thomasina, Mary Poppins, and The Gnome-Mobile. After stepping away from acting, his life took a heartbreaking turn. While travelling in India in 1976, Garber contracted hepatitis. By the time he returned to London, it had already spread to his pancreas. On June 13, 1977, he sadly passed away at just 21 years old. In 2004, Disney honoured him as an official Disney Legend… recognising the lasting impact he made in such a short life. #matthewgarber #marypoppins #disneyfacts #disneyhistory #disneyshorts Disney Dave YouTube Channel Uploading Videos Weekly with all things Walt Disney, Walt Disney World, Disneyland & a splash of Universal Studios thrown in for good measure. Please check out My Channel for plenty more Videos Connect with me linktr.ee https://linktr.ee/disneydavechannel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/disneydaveukwdwinfo Threads: https://www.threads.com/@disneydaveyoutubechannel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/disneydaveyoutubechannel/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@disneydaveytchannel Twitter/ X https://x.com/Disney_Dave_ Email: [email protected]