Alan Hawkshaw, composer of Countdown theme tune, dies aged 84

In a statement, talent agency DNA Music Ltd said Hawkshaw died in the early hours of Saturday after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia earlier this week

Sun, 17 Oct, 2021 - 12:28

John Besley, PA

Alan Hawkshaw, who composed the theme tunes of iconic TV shows Grange Hill and Countdown, has died aged 84.

In a statement, talent agency DNA Music Ltd said Hawkshaw died in the early hours of Saturday after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia earlier this week.