Chris Ledesma, music editor of “The Simpsons,” who worked on the long-running animated sitcom from its first season in 1989 to May 2022, died December 16, Fox Television announced. he was 64 years old.
The network first made his death public on Sunday, January 1, in the first episode of “The Simpsons” this year, which ended with a tribute to him.
“Ledesma has put her heart and soul into crafting the musical language of The Simpsons. Infused with knowledge and even deeper passion, Chris will always be an important part of The Simpsons family and his loss will be deeply felt by the many who loved him,” said The Simpsons. showrunner Matt Selman in a statement provided to the Los Angeles Times.
No cause of death has been announced.
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Ledesma first served as musical director for ‘The Simpsons’ when she joined Fox’s sketch comedy series The Tracy Ullman Show. In this series, the Simpsons family debuted as a series of animated shorts. When Shorts spun off into his 1989 “The Simpsons,” he moved in with them and remained on the show for over 700 episodes.
“The Simpsons” writer Carolyn Omine wrote on Sunday: we miss him “
After Ledesma stepped down, he was replaced as music editor by Jake Schaefer. Schaefer wrote on Monday: I am grateful for spending time with him this year. He was a great leader and a man of integrity. my heart goes out to his family. Chris, rest in peace. “
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