Richard M. Sherman, known for composing songs for classic films like “Mary Poppins,” died Saturday at the age of 95. The celebrated songwriter, who often collaborated with his brother Robert B. Sherman, died of an age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Disney confirmed.
Interment is planned for Friday, May 31, at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California. Richard is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gluck, whom he married in 1957. Together they had two children, Gregory and Victoria, and he also had a daughter, Lynda, from his previous marriage to Corrine Newman.
During his distinguished career, Sherman won numerous awards, including two Oscars and three Grammys. His work, often in collaboration with his brother Robert, left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Richard also won 3 Grammys. In 2005, the Sherman brothers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and named Disney Legends of 1990.
Richard also contributed to stage musicals such as “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, “Mary Poppins”, “A Spoonful of Sherman” and “Bedknobs and Broomsticks”. Their influence extended beyond film, including the song “You’re Sixteen”, originally sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960 and later covered by Ringo Starr in 1973.
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