Alf Clausen, Iconic Composer of 'The Simpsons,' Passes Away at 84
Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer for 'The Simpsons,' has died at 84 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Overview
Alf Clausen, renowned for his work on 'The Simpsons' for 27 years, has died at 84. His daughter confirmed he passed away at home in Los Angeles after battling Parkinson's Disease. Clausen was nominated for 30 Emmy Awards, winning twice for his contributions to the show. He composed nearly 600 scores and was known for his unique approach to scoring, treating the animated series as a drama. Clausen is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
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The articles reflect on Alf Clausen's significant contributions to 'The Simpsons' and his Emmy-winning career.
They acknowledge his struggles with illness, particularly Parkinson's disease, and the sadness surrounding his passing.
The articles mention the controversy regarding his dismissal from the show, adding complexity to his legacy.
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The articles reflect on Alf Clausen's significant contributions to 'The Simpsons' and his Emmy-winning career.
They acknowledge his struggles with illness, particularly Parkinson's disease, and the sadness surrounding his passing.
The articles mention the controversy regarding his dismissal from the show, adding complexity to his legacy.
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Articles (3)
NBC News·15d·"…Clausen, who also scored TV series including “Moonlighting” and “Alf” (“no relation,” he used to joke) was nominated for 30 Emmy Awards, 21 of them for “The Simpsons.”"
ABC News·15d·"…Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died."
Associated Press·15d·"…Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died."