AN AWARD-WINNING composer who wrote the Who Wants to be a Millionaire theme tune has died suddenly at home. Tributes are being paid to Matthew Strachan, 50, who also contributed music to programmes including the BBC’s Question Time and Winning Lines.
He won 12 awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 10 of which were for the famous ITV1 quiz show’s soundtrack.
A pal told The Sun: “Matthew was a troubled soul but an incredibly gifted man. “He was gentle and kind but endured an ongoing struggle with his inner demons.
It is tragic he couldn’t be at peace.” Composer pal Dirk Maggs said on Twitter: “Goodbye dear friend and massive talent Matthew Strachan.
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