Legendary music editor Chris Ledesma, who produced the soundtrack of The Simpsons for 33 years, has died aged 64.
The musically proficient producer began working for the long-lasting cartoon when it premiered in 1989 and solely retired in Could 2022, simply months earlier than his demise.
Producers of the present paid tribute to Ledesma on the 745th episode of The Simpsons, with the music editor immortalised in cartoon kind alongside the remainder of the fictional household within the opening credit sofa scene.
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“In loving reminiscence of Chris Ledesma,” the tribute learn, as Ledesma was pictured conducting Lisa whereas she performed the saxophone.
Ledesma stepped down from his position as music editor after 33 years on account of well being causes. No explanation for demise has been given, nonetheless on-line obituaries notice his demise as occurring in December 2022.
A number of of Ledesma’s colleagues mourned his demise on social media.
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“An exquisite, hardworking, very proficient man who will probably be missed by all he knew,” author Al Jean mentioned on Twitter.
“Chris Ledesma was a candy man who liked his job and was actually, actually good at it. We miss him,” one other write, Carolyn Omine, tweeted.
Animator David Silverman added: “We are going to all miss Chris Ledesma so very a lot. A terrific and fantastic man who was terrific and fantastic at his job. A strong musician and music editor. Nice conductor too. An actual loss for all…”
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In September 2021, Ledesma marked a milestone after realising he had labored on The Simpsons for half his life.
“I’m 23,242 days previous. I’ve labored on The Simpsons for 11,621 days. Born 1/28/1958. First day on #TheSimpsons 11/22/1989,” he mentioned. “Not many can say they’ve labored at ANY job anymore for LITERALLY half their lives.”
Ledesma was changed in season 34 by Jake Schaefer after he stepped down from the position.
He’s survived by his spouse of 39 years, Michelle, and two daughters.
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