Category: Notable Deaths

Notable Deaths

Lyricist Richard M. Sherman Dies at 95

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Lyricist Richard M. Sherman has sadly passed away at the age of 95. Mr. Sherman (1928-2024) along with his brother, Robert, composed and wrote the songs for a plethora of Disney projects.

These included animated films (such as The Jungle Book and The Aristocats) to live-action films (such as Mary Poppins and Bedknobs and Broomsticks) to theme park attractions (such as It’s a Small World and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress).

The prolific duo even did songs for non-Disney films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Snoopy, Come Home, Tom Sawyer, Charlotte’s Web, The Slipper and the Rose, and Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland.

Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed!

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Actress Glynis Johns Dies at 100

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In sad news, veteran Hollywood actress, Glynis Johns, has passed away at the age of 100. Ms. Johns (1923-2024) was most famously known for her portrayal of Mrs. Banks in the Disney film, Mary Poppins, but she also appeared in the Disney films, The Sword and the Rose and Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue. Other film appearances include The Court Jester and The Sundowners. She also was a veteran of the stage famously originating the famous Stephen Sondheim song, Send in the Clowns.

She shall be missed!

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Actor Howard Hesseman Dies at 81

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In sad news, actor Howard Hesseman has sadly passed away the age of 81 due to complications from colon surgery. Mr. Hesseman (1940-2022) was most famous for his TV roles as DJ Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati and schoolteacher, Charlie Moore, on Head of the Class.

He also appeared in many films over the years including the live-action Disney film, Flight of the Navigator.

Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He shall be missed!

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Actor Tommy Kirk Dies at 79

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In sad news, the Disney legend, Tommy Kirk, has passed away at the age of 79. It’s impossible to talk about live-action Disney and not mention Tommy Kirk (1941-2021)! He appeared as Joe Hardy in the The Mickey Mouse Club serial, The Hardy Boys, and went on to appear in multiple live-action Disney films including Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog, Swiss Family Robinson, The Absent-Minded Professor, Babes in Toyland, and The Misadventures of Merlin Jones. He appeared in a number of non-Disney films as well, although his fame would arguably be connected to Disney.

My condolences go out to his family and friends. He shall be missed!

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Actress and Comedienne, Cloris Leachman, Dies at 94

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In sad news, veteran actress and comedienne, Cloris Leachman, has passed away at the age of 94. Ms. Leachman (1926-2021) was probably most famous for her television role as Phyllis Lindstrom in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff, Phyllis.

She appeared in multiple films throughout her career including The Last Picture Show, Young Frankenstein, High Anxiety, The Muppet Movie, History of the World, Part I, A Troll in Central Park, The Iron Giant, and The Croods. She also appeared in a few live-action Disney films including Charley and the Angel, The North Avenue Irregulars, Herbie Goes Bananas, and Sky High.

My condolences go out to her family and friends. She shall be missed!