Renowned Disney songwriter Richard M. Sherman, known for his iconic contributions to films like Mary Poppins and It’s a Small World, has passed away at the age of 95. Sherman died on Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills due to age-related illness, it has been confirmed.
Sherman, who earned nine Academy Awards during his career, was responsible for creating beloved songs alongside his brother, Robert B. Sherman.
The duo wrote timeless hits such as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” and “Feed the Birds” from Mary Poppins.
In addition to It’s a Small World (After All) and Chim Chim Cher-ee from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Sherman brothers left a lasting legacy with their incredible talent. They were awarded 23 gold and platinum albums, nine Oscars, and two Grammy Awards.