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.
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![LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: Composer Richard Sherman attends The Los Angeles Children's Chorus' Annual Gala Bel Canto honoring Ed Nowak and A person sings into a mic while playing a piano.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7215226.1716677155!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/469791794.jpg)
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.