US EditionRichard 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.
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.
Richard Sherman, winner of two Oscars and author, together with his brother Robert Sherman, of the songs Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Disneyland melody It's a Small World (After All), died this Saturday at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills (California) at the age of 95. In addition, he won three Grammy Awards and received 24 gold and platinum albums throughout his 65-year career. Their work ranged…
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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