{"id":43441,"date":"2026-02-18T23:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=43441"},"modified":"2026-02-18T23:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:17:10","slug":"disney-legend-passes-away-at-the-age-of-95-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=43441","title":{"rendered":"Disney legend passes away at the age of 95"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Richard M. Sherman, the legendary songwriter behind iconic film scores like *Mary Poppins*, has passed away at 95. Sherman, who collaborated with his brother Robert B. Sherman, died of an age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"ternalnews.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23201474937\/ternalnews.com\/ternalnews.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sherman\u2019s notable achievements include two Oscars and three Grammy Awards. His music, featured in classics like *Mary Poppins*, *The Jungle Book*, and *It\u2019s a Small World*, has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div id=\"anchorslot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p>Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar\u2019s Pete Docter praised Sherman\u2019s timeless contributions, while film historian Leonard Maltin highlighted his optimism and enduring legacy. Born on June 12, 1928, Sherman\u2019s career spanned from his early days in Beverly Hills to creating memorable songs for Disney and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Richard M. Sherman, the iconic songwriter whose melodies became synonymous with some of the most beloved films in cinematic history, has passed away at the age of 95. Sherman, who with his brother Robert B. Sherman formed one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in Hollywood, died of an age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>The Sherman Brothers\u2019 legacy is forever intertwined with Disney\u2019s golden age of animation, having penned some of the most memorable songs in film history, including Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Mary Poppins, The Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book, and the worldwide anthem It\u2019s a Small World. Their music not only captivated audiences at the time of release but has continued to inspire generations, becoming a part of the cultural fabric of the 20th and 21st centuries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richard M. Sherman, the legendary songwriter behind iconic film scores like *Mary Poppins*, has passed away at 95. Sherman, who collaborated with his brother Robert B. 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