
LOS ANGELES — Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for about a decade. He was 84.
Main Idea: Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer who helped shape the music of “The Simpsons” for nearly three decades, has died at 84.
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Clausen’s death marks the loss of a major TV music talent, which can affect the quality and feel of shows many households watch and enjoy.
His work helped make comedy and drama on “The Simpsons” more memorable, adding value for viewers and the TV industry.
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