Disney Legend and Two-Time Oscar Winner Richard M. Sherman Dies at 95

May 26, 2024, 12:21 AM

Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, renowned for his work as a songwriter on classic films such as 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Jungle Book,' passed away on Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills due to age-related illness. Sherman, who was 95, collaborated with his brother Robert B. Sherman to create memorable songs for numerous Disney films, including 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' and the iconic Disneyland tune 'It's a Small World (After All).' The Sherman Brothers' contributions to Disney's musical legacy earned them two Academy Awards for 'Mary Poppins,' specifically for best score and best song, 'Chim Chim Cher-ee.' Richard M. Sherman, a two-time Oscar winner, has left an indelible mark on generations of childhoods, making him one of the most prolific composer-lyricists in the history of family entertainment.