{"id":15420,"date":"2025-10-21T15:55:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=15420"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:55:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:55:20","slug":"disney-legend-passes-away-at-95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=15420","title":{"rendered":"Disney Legend Passes Away At 95"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"470\">Richard M. Sherman, the acclaimed songwriter behind many beloved film tunes, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His passing marks the end of an era for fans of classic movie musicals and Disney soundtracks. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gluck, and their children\u2014Gregory, Victoria, and Lynda.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"852\">Sherman, along with his brother Robert B. Sherman, formed a legendary songwriting duo responsible for some of the most iconic songs in film history. Together, they composed memorable scores for Disney classics such as <em data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"704\">Mary Poppins<\/em>, <em data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"723\">The Jungle Book<\/em>, and non-Disney films like <em data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"776\">Chitty Chitty Bang Bang<\/em>. Their contributions left an indelible mark on the world of musical cinema.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1197\">Over their prolific careers, the Sherman brothers received numerous prestigious awards. They earned two Academy Awards and three Grammy Awards, achievements that reflected the widespread admiration of their work in both film and music. In 1990, they were named Disney Legends, a title that recognized their lasting impact on the Disney legacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1454\">Disney CEO Bob Iger honored Richard Sherman\u2019s legacy, calling him \u201cthe embodiment of what it means to be a Disney Legend.\u201d Sherman&#8217;s creative spirit and uplifting music helped shape the Disney brand and brought joy to countless audiences around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1764\">Pixar\u2019s Pete Docter remembered Sherman for his \u201cinfectious joy for life,\u201d while film historian Leonard Maltin emphasized the brothers\u2019 consistently optimistic musical style. According to Maltin, that positivity wasn\u2019t just present in their music, but also in Richard\u2019s personal demeanor and approach to life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1994\">A funeral service for Richard M. Sherman is scheduled for May 31 at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California. 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