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Richard M. Sherman, 'Mary Poppins' and 'It's a Small World' Songwriter, Dies at 95

Richard Sherman, one-half of the iconic Sherman brothers duo responsible for the music of 'Mary Poppins' and more, died on Saturday.

Actor Dick Van Dyke, actress Karen Dotrice, and composer Richard M. Sherman attend the 50th anniversary commemoration screening of Disney's "Mary Poppins" during AFI FEST 2013 - Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for AFITheir hundreds of credits as joint lyricist and composer also include the films Winnie the Pooh, The Slipper and the Rose, Snoopy Come Home, Charlotte's Web and The Magic of Lassie. The Shermans began a decade-long partnership with Disney during the 1960s after having written hit pop songs like "Tall Paul" for ex-Mouseketeer Annette Funicello and "You're Sixteen," later recorded by Ringo Starr. Musical composer Richard Sherman conducts the band at the after-party for Disney's "Mary Poppins" 40th Anniversary Edition DVD Launch party and screening at Hollywood and Highland on November 30, 2004 in Los Angeles, California - Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThey wrote over 150 songs at Disney, including the soundtracks for such films as The Sword and the Stone, The Parent Trap, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Jungle Book, The Aristocrats and The Tigger Movie.

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