Burt Bacharach, the renowned American songwriter, composer, and performer, passed away at 94 at his residence in Los Angeles, United States.
Tributes are pouring in from his wife, Jane Hansen, and children. Bacharach was married to Paula Stewart, Angie Dickinson, and Carole Bayer Sager before his marriage to Hansen.
Throughout his life and career, Bacharach has been married multiple times and welcomed several children into the world. This post will discuss each of Burt Bacharach’s wives and children.
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Burt Bacharach’s First Wife, Paula Stewart
Paula Stewart is an accomplished American actress who has made a name for herself on stage, in film, and on television.
She was born in 1929 as Dorothy Paula Zürndorfer; she studied at Shimer College and Northwestern University before joining the national touring company of Brigadoon.
She went on to perform in over 35 musicals and plays on Broadway and across the country, starring in productions such as “Little Me,” “Carousel,” “The Threepenny Opera,” and “The Happiest Fella.”
In the 1960s, Stewart appeared in films such as “Diary of a Bachelor” and TV shows like “Route 66,” “Perry Mason,” and “Love, American Style.”
She also posed for print ads and did lingerie modeling. Stewart was married to Burt Bacharach in 1953 and to comedian Jack Carter in 1961, with whom she had a son, Michael David Carter.
Burt Bacharach’s Second Wife, Angie Dickinson
Angeline Dickinson is an American actress known for her six-decade-long career in film and television. She made her debut on television and appeared in numerous anthology series in the 1950s before landing her breakthrough role in the Western film “Rio Bravo” (1959).
Throughout her career, Dickinson appeared in over 50 films, including “Ocean’s 11” (1960) and “Police Woman” (1974-1978), for which she received several awards and nominations. She married Burt Bacharach in 1965 and had a daughter named Nikki.
After 15 years of marriage, they separated in 1981. However, Nikki suffered from chronic health problems, including Asperger’s Syndrome, and eventually took her own life in 2007.
Dickinson and Bacharach released a joint statement after her death, describing her as a beautiful creature who was at peace.
Burt Bacharach’s Third Wife, Carole Bayer Sager
Carole Bayer Sager is a talented lyricist, singer, songwriter, painter, and author who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.
She was born in Manhattan and grew up in a Jewish family and graduated from New York University, where she studied English, dramatic arts, and speech.
Sager rose to fame with her first pop hit, “A Groovy Kind of Love,” which was recorded by various artists and became a worldwide success.
She also had a successful career as a singer, with her single “You’re Moving Out Today” reaching the top of the charts in Australia and the UK.
In 1982, she married composer and pianist Burt Bacharach, and the couple adopted a son Cristopher Elton Bacharach in 1985. However, they divorced in 1991. Sager is also a New York Times best-selling author, showcasing her talents and diverse interests.
Burt Bacharach’s Fourth Wife, Jane Hansen
Jane Hansen was Burt Bacharach’s fourth wife. She married the renowned composer, songwriter, and performer in 1993, following Burt’s breakup with his third wife, Carole Bayer Sager, in 1991.
Hansen is known among California’s Beverly Hills and Los Angeles celebrity circles. Together, they have two children, a son named Oliver and a daughter named Raleigh.
Bacharach also has two other children from previous marriages, though his first child, Nikki Bacharach, passed away in 2007.
Unlike his past wives and relationships, Hansen has kept her marriage with Bacharach private, away from public scrutiny.
However, the couple has been seen together at several public events, such as the red carpet and award ceremonies, including the 2006 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy awards party.
The Grammy Award-winning songwriter and Hansen were residing together in their Los Angeles home, where Bacharach took his last breaths.
Hansen has kept a low profile throughout her marriage with Bacharach and has preferred to remain out of the spotlight.
