- The composer collaborated with his brother Robert B. Sherman on several Disney films.
- Disney announced that the star died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Saturday.
- Richard received numerous accolades over the years, including two Oscars.
Richard M. Sherman, known for writing songs for films such as Mary Poppins, died Saturday at the age of 95.
The composer, who notably collaborated with his brother Robert B. Sherman over the years, died due to an “age-related illness” in Los Angeles, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Disney announced.
A funeral service is scheduled to be held later this month on Friday, May 31, at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery located in Culver City, California.
Richard is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gluck, whom he married in 1957. The two had two children: Gregory and Victoria. He also shared another daughter, Lynda, from a previous marriage to Corrine Newman.
Over the course of his long career, Sherman received numerous accolades, including two Oscars and three Grammy Awards.
Richard M. Sherman, known for writing songs for films such as Mary Poppins, died Saturday at the age of 95; seen in 2017 in Beverly Hills
The composer, who notably collaborated with his brother Robert B. Sherman over the years, died due to an “age-related illness” in Los Angeles at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Disney announced; seen far right with his brother Robert (far left) and Debbie Reynolds in 1965
The CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bib Iger, said in a statement: “Richard Sherman was the embodiment of what it means to be a Disney legend…”
“Creating with his brother Robert the beloved classics that have become a treasured part of the soundtrack of our lives.”
‘From films like Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book to attractions like “It’s A Small World,” the music of the Sherman Brothers has captured the hearts of generations of audiences.’
Iger continued: “We will be eternally grateful for the mark Richard left on the world and we extend our deepest condolences to his family.”
Pixar Animation Studios Creative Director Pete Docter also stated, “You don’t get songs like ‘Spoonful Of Sugar’ without a genuine love for life, which Richard passed on to everyone who was lucky enough to be around him.”
“Even at 90 he had more energy and enthusiasm than anyone, and always came away refreshed by Richard’s infectious joie de vivre.”