Tributes paid as legendary composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

He was a multiple Grammy winner and a three-time Oscar winner
Tributes paid as legendary composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

Burt Bacharach, who has died aged 94. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Tributes have been paid to Burt Bacharach, the composer of classic pop songs including I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By, who has died at the age of 94.

His publicist confirmed to the PA news agency that he died surrounded by relatives at home on Wednesday, and said Bacharach’s family requested privacy at this time.

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