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Richard Sherman, Oscar-Winning Songwriter on ‘Mary Poppins,’ Dies at 95
- Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, part of the Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, passed away at 95 from age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills.
- Sherman, a pivotal member of Walt Disney's creative circle, earned nine Academy Award nominations, won two Oscars for his Mary Poppins work, and received three Grammy Awards.
- Sherman, alongside his late brother Robert, composed numerous songs together for films like Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book.
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Songwriter Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in ’Mary Poppins’ and ’It’s a Small World,’ dies at 95
NEW YORK — Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" -- as well as the most-played tune on Earth, "It's a Small World (After All)" -- has died. He was 95.
·Toronto, Canada
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Composer Richard M. Sherman died at 95, Disney revealed. The American was responsible for several hits, including the themes of “Mary Poppins”. He won three Oscars.
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He had collaborated for Disney Studios, composing music for movies such as “The Jungle Book” or the movie “Mary Poppins.” Author Richard Sherman died on Saturday.
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