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LONDON, March 6 (UPI) -- Songwriter, painter and novelist Robert B. Sherman has died in London, his son Jeff said on Facebook. He was 86.
The BBC confirmed his Monday death, but did not specify the cause.
Robert B. Sherman and his brother Richard M. wrote songs for many film classics, including "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "The Jungle Book," earning nominations for seven Oscars and winning two.
They also penned the Disney anthem "It's a Small World (After All)" for an installation at the 1964 New York World's Fair, which became a popular attraction at Disney theme parks. Their music and words also appeared in "The Aristocats," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," and "Winnie the Pooh" shorts, the BBC noted.
The Sherman brothers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005.
Richard M. Sherman is 83.
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