Disney songwriter Robert Sherman dies, aged 86
Published Tuesday, Mar 6 2012, 5:17am EST | By Mayer Nissim | 3 comments
Robert's son Jeffrey confirmed the passing of the Disney songwriter yesterday (March 5) in a post on Facebook.
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"I have very sad news to convey," he said. "My Dad, Robert B Sherman, passed away tonight in London.
"He went peacefully after months of truly valiantly fending off death. He loved life and his dear heart finally slowed to a stop when he could fight no more."
He added: "He wanted to bring happiness to the world and, unquestionably, he succeeded. His love and his prayers, his philosophy and his poetry will live on forever.
"Forever his songs and his genius will bring hope, joy and love to this small, small world. I love you, Dad."
Together with his brother Robert, the New York-born songwriter penned a number of songs for Disney, including 'It's a Small World (After All)' and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'.
The pair were given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1976 and won two Academy Awards in 1965 for their work on Mary Poppins, picking up Oscars for 'Best Original Song' for 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' and 'Best Original Score'.
Jeffrey also posted a home video on Facebook titled: "Robert B Sherman - a poet. From my Dad to all of you out there." Watch it below:
This is a very sad bit of news. I pray for his family. RIP Robert Sherman. You brought great joy to us all.
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