Richard M. Sherman, renowned for producing songs for iconic films like “Mary Poppins,” handed absent at the age of 95 on Saturday. The celebrated songwriter, who frequently collaborated with his brother Robert B.

Sherman, succumbed to an age-associated disease at Cedars-Sinai Professional medical Center in Los Angeles, as announced by Disney.

A funeral is scheduled for Friday, May 31, at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver Metropolis, California. Richard leaves powering his spouse, Elizabeth Gluck, whom he married in 1957.

They had two youngsters collectively, Gregory and Victoria, and he also had a daughter, Lynda, from a previous relationship to Corrine Newman.

During his illustrious job, Sherman garnered various accolades, which include two Oscars and a few Grammy Awards. His perform, usually in partnership with his brother Robert, left an indelible mark on the leisure industry.

Disney CEO Bob Iger paid tribute, stating, “Richard Sherman was the embodiment of what it suggests to be a Disney Legend, making beloved classics that have grow to be a cherished part of the soundtrack of our lives.

From films like ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Jungle Book’ to attractions like ‘It’s a Small Earth,’ the audio of the Sherman Brothers has captured the hearts of generations.”