Richard M. Sherman, renowned Disney songwriter, has passed away at the age of 95. Alongside his brother, he composed the scores for “Mary Poppins” and “The Jungle Book,” earning multiple Oscars and Grammy awards.
Richard Sherman composed scores for Mary Poppins and the Jungle Book, amassing Oscars and Grammy awards with his brother.
Sherman, who collaborated with his late brother Robert, won two Oscars in 1965 for their work on “Mary Poppins.” Some of their most famous songs include “Trust in Me” from “The Jungle Book” and “Truly Scrumptious” from “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Disney announced Sherman’s death, stating he passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles due to age-related illness.
The Sherman brothers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and received the US National Medal of the Arts in 2008. Their work also featured in Disney productions such as “The Aristocats,” “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” and the “Winnie the Pooh” shorts.
The 2013 film “Saving Mr. Banks,” which depicted the making of “Mary Poppins,” featured actors Jason Schwartzman and B.J. Novak as the Sherman brothers, showing them composing the film’s iconic songs. This film was released in March 2012, one year after Robert’s death.
Their catchy and energetic song “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” became a pop hit, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965. The brothers were honored with Oscars for Best Music Score and Best Original Song for “Chim Chim Cher-ee” due to their work on the film.
Over his 65-year career, Sherman became a member of Walt Disney’s “inner circle of creative talents,” according to the entertainment company. Born in New York City on June 12, 1928, Sherman won three Grammy Awards and received 24 gold and platinum albums, as stated by Disney.
His contributions to the arts industry earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to US media, the Sherman brothers composed over 150 songs for Disney, including the score for the 1961 film “The Parent Trap,” which saw a revival in 1998 featuring a young Lindsay Lohan. Even in his later years, Sherman remained active in producing musical scores. In 2023, he collaborated with composer Fabrizio Mancinelli on a new song for Disney Legend Andreas Deja’s animated short film “Mushka.” Sherman is survived by his wife Elizabeth Sherman, their children, and grandchildren. His funeral is scheduled for May 31 in California.
His timeless melodies have woven themselves into the fabric of countless childhoods, filling the air with joy and imagination. Even though he may have passed away at the age of 95, his music will forever live on, continuing to inspire generations to come. Let’s take a moment to honor the man whose melodies have provided the soundtrack to so many cherished memories.
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