Richard Sherman, songwriter for Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book, dies aged 95
25 May 2024 at 20:20
Sherman and late brother Robertβs songs remain βquintessential lyrical voice of Walt Disneyβ, says company
Richard 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 β as well as the most-played tune on Earth, Itβs a Small World (After All) β has died. He was 95.
Sherman, together with his late brother Robert, won two Academy Awards for Walt Disneyβs 1964 smash Mary Poppins β best score and best song, Chim Chim Cher-ee. They also picked up a Grammy for best movie or TV score. Robert Sherman died in London at the age of 86 in 2012.
Continue reading...