‘Mary Poppins,’ 'It’s a Small World’ songwriter Richard M. Sherman dead at 95
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Richard M. Sherman, half of the Sherman brothers songwriting duo, died at 95. They were famous for their Disney work, including the "Mary Poppins" score.
"Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, half of the Academy Award-winning songwriting team of the Sherman Brothers (with his late brother, Disney Legend Robert B. Sherman), passed away Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, due to age-related illness. He was 95 years old," their statement read.
It continued: "Generations of moviegoers and theme park guests have been introduced to the world of Disney through the Sherman brothers’ magnificent and timeless songs. Even today, the duo’s work remains the quintessential lyrical voice of Walt Disney."
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