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Richard M. Sherman, who gained recognition for his collaborations with Disney as a songwriter, passed away on May 25, 2024, at the age of 95. The official website of Disney states that Richard was suffering from some undisclosed illness, which led to his demise at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, shared a statement after Sherman's demise, saying that he created classics with his brother Robert, and that they have now become an important part of everyone's lives. Iger continued:
"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. We are forever grateful for the mark Richard left on the world, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family."
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Furthermore, Walt Disney Animation Studios paid tribute to Richard M. Sherman with a video on Facebook and wrote:
"Your songs on the soundtrack to so many of our memories, including the iconic "Feed the Birds." Thank you for filling the world with your joy and for the incredible legacy of music you created."
The New York City native's funeral is scheduled at the Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary on May 31. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, children Gregory, Victoria, and Lynda, and many grandchildren.
Richard M. Sherman was part of different musical films: Career and other details explored
Richard Morton Sherman's family arrived in Southern California when he was nine years old, as per The New York Times. He trained himself in different musical instruments while pursuing his education, and acquired a music major from Bard College in upstate New York.
During the 50s, Richard and his brother Robert started their career by writing a song titled Gold Can Buy Anything. They then worked on a few songs for The Mickey Mouse Club for which they received a lot of praise. Disney hired them for their future projects.
Before his career as a songwriter, Richard M. Sherman was a part of the Army band and glee club. Between the 60s and 70s, both the brothers wrote the lyrics for the soundtracks of films such as Summer Magic, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, The Jungle Book, and The Parent Trap. They were also a part of around 24 TV shows.
The brothers shifted their focus towards theme park attractions and exited Disney in the early 70s. They continued the successful journey and penned screenplays for films like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Slipper and the Rose, and more. Their work did not witness any kind of drop. Robert died on March 5, 2012.
Richard and Robert were approached by Disney to create a different tune for the UNICEF Salutes the Children of the World walk. During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter in 2011, Richard M. Sherman recalled that he questioned Walt Disney about the title of the song and added:
"He said, 'Yeah. Well, it's the small children of the world who are the hope of the future – that's what we're trying to say.' He kept saying, 'Small children are the hope of the world,' and we said, 'Yeah, small … world. That's it! And let's now blow each other up!'"
Richard even participated in a celebration of Walt Disney Animation Studios held in 2023 where they completed 100 years. His life was documented in a television special titled Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime, which premiered in 2015.
