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A DISNEY songwriting legend behind classics in Mary Poppins and It’s a Small World has died.

Richard M. Sherman, 95, passed away following an age-related illness, it has been confirmed.

Richard M. Sherman passed away following an age-related illness on Saturday2

Richard M. Sherman passed away following an age-related illness on SaturdayCredit: AP
The Disney songwriter was a two-time Oscar winner

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The Disney songwriter was a two-time Oscar winnerCredit: AP

The two-time Oscar winner died on Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Beverly Hills.

Songwriter Sherman was known for the collaboration with his brother Robert B. Sherman on hits included in films Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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