Robert Sherman has passed away

[WDW4Ever]

That's about the extent of my knowledge at this point. The news is just a few minutes old at this point and nothing more has been said as of yet.

[lazydazy8]

So sad to hear the news. I've been looking at clips on Youtube with my daughter this morning before school. He gave so much to so many people. I hope his family finds comfort in knowing how much joy he brought so many people through his talent and love of life.

[mini-V]

I'm surprised that it has not hit the news; even here in Orlando.

[donnyaz]

Major film scores

The Parent Trap, 1961

In Search of the Castaways, 1962
Summer Magic, 1963

The Sword in the Stone, 1963

Big Red, 1963

Mary Poppins, 1964

The Happiest Millionaire, 1967

The Jungle Book, 1967

The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, 1968

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 1968

The Aristocats, 1970

Bedknobs and Broomsticks, 1971

Snoopy, Come Home, 1972

Charlotte's Web, 1973

Tom Sawyer, 1973

Huckleberry Finn, 1974

The Slipper and the Rose, 1976

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, 1977

The Magic of Lassie, 1978

Magic Journeys, 1982
Winnie the Pooh and a Day For Eeyore, 1983

Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, 1992

The Mighty Kong, 1998

Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving", 1999

The Tigger Movie, 2000

Inkas the Ramferinkas, 2013 (announced)

Motion picture screenplays
A Symposium on Popular Songs(uncredited), 1962

Mary Poppins, 1964 (*treatment only, uncredited)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1973

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1974

The Slipper and the Rose, 1976

The Magic of Lassie, 1978

Blue Echoes, 1982 (*unproduced)

Ferdinand the Bull, 1986 (*TV screenplay)

Inkas the Ramferinkas, 2013 (announced)

[DAR]

I know what I'll be listening to today.

[supernova]

That is so weird. Just THIS very morning, I thought that I should try writing to him one more time because I never heard back some time ago. Oops. Cross that Legends Certificate off the list. RIP, sir.

Here's the link to the MSN story:
http://now.msn.com/now/0306-sherman-...orld-died.aspx

[bexmcb]

I think about Robert and Richard all of the time. After watching "The Boys", their relationship was heart-wrenching, and weighs on me quite a bit. What an amazing catalog he leaves behind for all of us. I will be sharing this music for the rest of my life. Such timeless pieces, Robert will live on forever in the hearts and minds of millions.

[JNota0005DakMC]

It is sad to see Robert Sherman pass... He was a huge part of the history of Disney and one of the few connections back to Walt...

[Thumper10]

It is sad to see Robert Sherman pass... He was a huge part of the history of Disney and one of the few connections back to Walt...

I agree, I think part of the reason it is so hard to see him go is because it is easier to feel "closer" to Walt through those who knew him personally. It will be a very strange day when none of those connections exist any longer.

I don't mean to take away any of Robert Sherman's glory and hand it over to Walt. He left behind a wonderful legacy that will continue to live on for years to come. He certainly, with the help of his brother, contributed in shaping many of our childhoods. I think many have grown to feel as though they really know the Sherman brothers personally, as many of us feel that we "know" Walt, even though we've never met him. It's such a shame to see him go.

He deserves a great big thank you from all of us, not just because of his musical talents, but also for the time that he served in the US military.

[NC_WDW_Daddy]

Just saw on another site, sad news.