Nickelodeon composer Guy Moon passed away at the age of 63 on Thursday as his family grieves the loss of the star.
The Emmy-nominee tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles on the morning of January 8 and succumbed to traumatic injuries, per the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s report.
Moon had been known for working on a number of beloved animated shows over the years including The Fairly Oddparents and Danny Phantom.
His family issued a statement on Facebook confirming his death and wrote, ‘We are overcome with grief to announce the passing of our beloved patriarch, Guy Moon.
‘He was killed on Thursday morning in a traffic collision,’ his loved ones shared. ‘We feel singularly blessed to have been able to call him dad and husband.’
Moon’s family then paid tribute to his ‘beautiful life’ while reflecting on his ‘legacy’ in the industry.
Nickelodeon composer Guy Moon passed away at the age of 63 on Thursday as his family grieves the loss of the star
Moon had been known for working on a number of beloved animated shows over the years including The Fairly Oddparents and Danny Phantom
‘As we stand together at the base of what seems to be an insurmountable grief, we are emboldened to grieve him with honor and courage with the tools that he equipped us with in his beautiful life.’
They added that Moon ‘has left an unmistakable legacy, and will be profoundly missed by us, his family, and countless others whose lives he impacted.’
The late star’s loved ones closed out the emotional statement by revealing they plan to hold a celebration of life for Moon on what would have been his 64th birthday in February 7 in Los Angeles.
Another ceremony will take place in his home state of Wisconsin.
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