Guy Moon, the Emmy-nominated composer whose music helped define some of the most beloved animated series of the past few decades, has died at 63.
The news arrived on January 8, 2026, when a Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s report confirmed that Moon died from traumatic injuries sustained in a traffic collision in Los Angeles County. Officials report he sustained fatal injuries in the crash and passed away at the scene. His family shared the heartbreaking news, and the world of animation and television music instantly mourned the loss of someone whose work was part of so many childhoods.
“We feel singularly blessed to have been able to call him dad and husband,” Moon’s family wrote in a statement on Facebook, expressing both their grief and gratitude for the life he lived. They continued by saying that as they face a loss that feels “insurmountable,” they are determined to honor his legacy with courage and love. “He has left an unmistakable legacy, and will be profoundly missed by us, his family, and countless others whose lives he impacted,” the family added, noting how many people were touched by his work and spirit…