The Pittsburgh Press (May 15, 1942)
“Big Bad Wolf” composer kills self with rifle
Hollywood, May 15 (UP) –
Frank E. Churchill, 40, composer of “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” and other music for Wait Disney films, killed himself with a rifle yesterday at his Paradise ranch near Castaic, police reported.
During the 15 years Mr. Churchill worked with Disney Studios, he wrote songs for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, and numerous other productions.