Richard M. Sherman's Death
Richard M. Sherman, one half of the Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, has passed away at 95. The prolific duo composed many iconic Disney songs and received numerous awards for their work.
Key Points
- Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness
- Sherman and his brother composed iconic Disney songs like 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'
- They wrote music for various Disney films as well as other family films
Pros
- Received two Oscars and a Grammy for their work on 'Mary Poppins'
- Composed over 150 songs for Disney films
- Inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame in 2005
- Received the National Medal of Arts in 2008