Disney Legend and Oscar-Winning Songwriter Richard M. Sherman Dies at 95

May 25, 2024, 11:26 PM

Richard M. Sherman, a Disney Legend and two-time Oscar-winning songwriter, passed away on Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills due to age-related illness. He was 95. Sherman, along with his late brother Robert B. Sherman, composed iconic songs for Disney classics such as 'Mary Poppins,' 'The Jungle Book,' 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' and the enduring Disneyland tune 'It's a Small World (After All).' The Sherman Brothers won two Academy Awards for their work on 'Mary Poppins,' including Best Score and Best Song for 'Chim Chim Cher-ee.' Richard M. Sherman's contributions to Disney's musical legacy have left an indelible mark on generations of fans.