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The Jungle Book composer has died

The Jungle Book composer has died

The composer Richard M Sherman, who co-wrote wrote songs for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died in Beverly Hills, aged 95.

All his songs were written with his brother Robert. They won an Oscar for Mary Poppins.

Richard, as he aged, bore a striking resemblance to Mel Brooks.

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