Matthew Strachan Obituary – Death: Matthew Strachan, the award-winning British music composer has passed away at his house in Twickenham, in west London. He died at the age of 50. Matthew was loved by his family and he will be sadly missed.
Strachan was best known for writing the theme to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, which is widely a recognized TV quiz show.
In 1998, Matthew wrote the theme tune alongside his father Keith. He won 12 awards for his music, including 10 for the show’s soundtrack.
This publication do not contain the cause of Strachan’s death.
According to reports, the composer was charged with one count of arson after setting fire at his west London home.
Condolences – Comments And Tributes
This is absolutely horrible news. He and his father wrote the iconic WWTBAM music. I am very fortunate that #Dekamillionaire has all its music cues done. / Matthew Strachan dead: Who Wants to be a Millionaire theme tune composer, 50, dies suddenly at home
— Who Wants to be a Dekamillionaire (@dekamillionaire) September 23, 2021
Matthew Strachan, the English composer and singer-songwriter who wrote the Who Wants to be a Millionaire? theme tune has died ‘suddenly’ at home aged 50.
Strachan wrote the theme tune for Who Wants to be a Millionaire? #MatthewStrachanpic.twitter.com/dTSPdMw7Hc
— faceofmalawi (@faceofmalawi1) September 23, 2021
If you ever saw any of my plays, the music would have been written by my friend Matthew Strachan. This news is very painful to receive and I will miss my talented friend for as long as I will live. Silence is ringing in my ears. Rest in peace Matthew.
— Andrew Keates (@andrewkeates) September 22, 2021
@paulmfarrer @1000HBQuartet @HayleyPomfrett @LlinosRichards Just heard of Matthew Strachan’s passing. May he RIP. Loved his music that he did for the Millionaire franchise…
— Andrew Schroy (@AndrewSchroy) September 23, 2021