Paul McCartney supported as he pays tribute to 'dear friend' The former Beatle paid tribute on Instagram Sir Paul McCartney pictured in 2024 (Image: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images ) Sir Paul McCartney has been supported by his fans after paying tribute to a "dear friend" who has died. The Walton-born former Beatle, 83, paid tribute to artist Sir Brian Clarke yesterday (July 8) after his death aged 71. Oldham-born Sir Brian designed the cover for Sir Paul's 1982 solo album, 'Tug Of War', and was remembered as the “most important artist working in stained glass” by London’s Heni gallery as...