Award-winning composer and lyricist Richard Sherman has died

Famous composer and lyricist Richard Sherman, creator of beloved songs from Disney films such as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “Spoon full of Sugar” from the musical “Mary Poppins,” has died at the age of 95. ” or “It's a Small World (After all)”. As it was announced by the company Walt Disney Co, Richard Sherman breathed his last yesterday, Saturday, in a hospital in Beverly Hills in California, USA. His death was attributed to health problems associated with old age. Along with his brother, Robert, he was an unhittable duo. The Sherman brothers were recognized as among the most prolific composer-lyricists. They signed more than 200 songs, 24 albums went gold and platinum, and were awarded two Oscars and three Grammys. Richard Sherman was a “Disney legend,” creating “classics” with his brother Robert that are “a beloved part of the soundtrack of our lives,” Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger said. The […]
Source: News Beast

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