Chris Ledesma, the longtime music editor of “The Simpsons,” has died at 64.
Ledesma had served as the music editor of The Simpsons on its first 734 episodes, before retiring in May 2022.
The Simpsons team paid tribute to their former colleague in Sunday's episode, with an animated version of Ledesma sitting alongside Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart and Maggie on the sofa. The episode was accompanied with a short message, which read: “In loving memory of Chris Ledesma.”
"The Simpsons" is an American animated television show that has been airing on the Fox network since 1989. The show follows the Simpson family, consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, as well as a large cast of supporting characters. "The Simpsons" is the longest-running animated television show in history and the longest-running American sitcom.
The show has won numerous awards, including 31 Primetime Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. "The Simpsons" has had a significant cultural impact and has inspired a number of spin-off media, including movies, books, and video games. The show has been praised for its clever writing, satirical humour, and memorable characters.
The voice cast of "The Simpsons" includes Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, and Harry Shearer.
"The Simpsons" has been praised for its portrayal of social issues and for its ability to remain relevant and popular over the course of its long run. The show has a large and dedicated fan base and has inspired a number of fan websites, forums, and conventions.
Ledesma’s colleagues on the show have taken to social media to pay their respects, with showrunner Al Jean writing: “A wonderful, hard working, very talented man who will be missed by all he knew.”
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