Richard M. Sherman, Oscar-winning songwriter behind Disney hits spanning decades, dead at 95

Richard M. Sherman, together with his late brother Robert, won two Academy Awards for Walt Disney's 1964 smash Mary Poppins — best score and best song, Chim Chim Cher-ee. They also picked up a Grammy for best movie or TV score.

Richard M. Sherman, Oscar-winning songwriter behind Disney hits spanning decades, dead at 95
A person sings into a mic while playing a piano.

Richard M. Sherman, together with his late brother Robert, won two Academy Awards for Walt Disney's 1964 smash Mary Poppins — best score and best song, Chim Chim Cher-ee. They also picked up a Grammy for best movie or TV score.