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

May 26, 2024, 02:11 AM

Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, renowned for his work as a songwriter, passed away on Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills due to age-related illness. Sherman was 95 years old. He was best known for his collaboration with his late brother, Robert B. Sherman, as part of the Sherman Brothers duo. Together, they 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' work earned them two Academy Awards for 'Mary Poppins,' including Best Score and Best Song for 'Chim Chim Cher-ee.' Richard M. Sherman, a two-time Oscar winner, also co-wrote the memorable song 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.' His contributions to Disney's musical legacy have left an indelible mark on generations of childhoods.