Alf Clausen, the longtime composer for “ The Simpsons ,” has died. He was 84. Clausen died May 29 after being diagnosed with the brain disease progressive supranuclear palsy eight years ago, Variety reports.

Alf Clausen, the longtime composer on The Simpsons who scored countless iconic moments on the animated series, has died at the age of 84. The Emmy-winning composer died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles following an eight-year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP),

The Simpsons' composer Alf Clausen died May 29 at 84. He won two Emmys for Fox's animated comedy and also worked on 'Moonlighting,' 'ALF' and other TV shows.