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.
The world of music and cinema mourns the passing of Richard M. Sherman, renowned American composer and lyricist, known for his extraordinary music and songs for classic Disney films such as 'The Jungle Book', 'The Sword in the Stone', 'The Aristocats' and 'Mary Poppins'. Sherman died on May 25 at the age of 95 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. The announcement of his passing, due to an age-related illness, was made by…
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