‘Countdown’ and ‘Grange Hill’ composer Alan Hawkshaw dies aged 84
Countdown, Grange Hill and more, has died aged 84.The Leeds-born musician was admitted to hospital with pneumonia last week, and died early yesterday morning (October 16).The news was revealed in a tweet from talent agency DNA Music Limited, in which Hawkshawk’s wife Christiane said: “It was heartbreaking to say goodbye to Alan, my husband of 53 years and the love of my life.”She added: “We spent the last few hours gazing at each other with love, holding hands, no need for words.“I told him he and I were forever, and even though he has been unable to speak for the past two months, he managed a few ‘forevers’ and I knew he was at peace.”We are devastated to share this news