Burt Bacharach dead at 94: Dionne Warwick, Tony Bennett, Rick Astley, more mourn composer

Celebrities are mourning the death of legendary composer Burt Bacharach.

The prolific hit-maker, who wrote songs for Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones and Aretha Franklin, died Wednesday. He was 94.

“Burt’s transition is like losing a family member," Warwick 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."

Warwick also reflected on the happiness Bacharach brought to her life.

"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," she added. "My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, letting them know he is now peacefully resting and I too will miss him.”

More music icons, like Tony Bennett, paid tribute to Bacharach and his legacy on Twitter.

"Saddened to hear about the passing of the great American composer Burt Bacharach," Bennett wrote. "Rest in peace."

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson called Bacharach "a hero" and a "very influential" force on his own work.

"He was a giant in the music business," Wilson added. "His songs will live forever."

"We use the term ‘Legend’ too often but in the case of Burt Bacharach it’s the only word that fits," Rick Astley wrote. "RIP Burt, your gorgeous music will live on forever"

Kristin Chenoweth shared a photo of herself on stage with Bacharach.

"What do you get when you fall in love?" she wrote. "Burt Bacharach. How I will miss him."

Diane Warren wrote: "The Songwriting world has lost its Beethoven today."

"Compose in Power forever Burt Bacharach," she added.

Lynda Carter described Bacharach's music as "simply timeless."

"Everyone wanted to either sing, play, or share his music," she continued. "Such a loss."

Clay Aiken shared a video of himself and his fellow "American Idol" contestants working with Burt Bacharach on the second season of the reality singing competition in 2003.

"An icon and a legend," Aiken wrote. "Thanks for the music and the mentoring, Burt Bacharach. Rest in glory."

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer for Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin, dies at 94

Contributing: Kristin McGrath

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