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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Guy Moon, the prolific composer whose energetic and memorable scores defined a generation of popular animated and live-action television shows, died Saturday morning after being involved in a traffic collision, his family has confirmed.
Moon was best known for his extensive work with Nickelodeon and other networks, creating the iconic music for series including The Fairly OddParents, Cow and Chicken, 2 Stupid Dogs, Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, Back at the Barnyard, and Big Time Rush. His death marks a significant loss for the animation and family entertainment community.
A statement from the Moon family announced the tragic news and shared initial plans to honor his life. They are tentatively arranging a celebration of his life on his birthday, February 7, in the Los Angeles area. A further memorial service will be held at a later date in his hometown in Wisconsin, details of which are still being finalized.
Moon’s career spanned decades, and his music became an inseparable part of the childhoods of millions of viewers. His ability to craft catchy themes and dynamic underscore for comedies left a lasting imprint on the sound of 1990s and 2000s television. Colleagues and fans have begun sharing tributes online, remembering his talent, professionalism, and the joy his work brought to countless families.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve this sudden and profound loss. Further information regarding the public memorials will be shared in the coming weeks.