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Dionne Warwick pays tribute to Burt Bacharach

Published:Thursday | February 9, 2023 | 6:07 PM
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FILE - Burt Bacharach poses with the award for best pop instrumental album for 'At This Time' at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2006, in Los Angeles. Bacharach died of natural causes Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home in Los Angeles, public
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FILE - Burt Bacharach poses with the award for best pop instrumental album for 'At This Time' at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2006, in Los Angeles. Bacharach died of natural causes Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home in Los Angeles, publicist Tina Brausam said Thursday. He was 94.
Dionne Warwick performs at MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, February 3, 2023. She has paid glowing tribute to Burt Bacharach, who died of natural causes at his Los Angeles
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Dionne Warwick performs at MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, February 3, 2023. She has paid glowing tribute to Burt Bacharach, who died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday. Warwick likened his death to "losing a family member".
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Dionne Warwick has paid a glowing tribute to Burt Bacharach.

The legendary composer died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday and Warwick has likened his death to "losing a family member".

The 82-year-old singer, who collaborated with the acclaimed composer said in a statement: "These words I've been asked to write are being written with sadness over the loss of my dear friend and my musical partner.

"On the lighter side we laughed a lot and had our run-ins but always found a way to let each other know our family-like roots were the most important part of our relationship. My heartfelt condolences goes out to his family letting them know he is now peacefully resting and I too will miss him."

Elsewhere, The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson has taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the composer.

He wrote on the micro-blogging platform: "I’m so sad to hear about Burt Bacharach. Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work. He was a giant in the music business. His songs will live forever. Love and Mercy to Burt’s family."

Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher has also taken to social media to praise the award-winning composer.

He tweeted: "RIP Maestro. It was a pleasure to have known you."

Bacharach's death was announced by his publicist.

During his life, Bacharach composed hundreds of songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. He also worked on many movie scores, including What's New, Pussycat, Alfie, and Casino Royale.

He was best known as a pop composer. However, Bacharach's songs were recorded by artistes of many genres, including country star Marty Robbins, soul singers Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross, and rap legend Dr Dre.

Bacharach is survived by his fourth wife, Jane Hansen, who he married in 1993, and his children Oliver, Raleigh, and Cristopher. Nikki Bacharach, his daughter with second wife Angie Dickinson, took her own life in 2007 aged 40.