Guy Moon, the veteran television composer whose music has been cherished by generations of animation fans, especially for Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents, has died at the age of 63.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Emmy-nominated composer was involved in a fatal traffic accident on Thursday morning.
His family announced the news on Facebook, and his daughter, Savannah Moon, later confirmed in a phone interview that the collision occurred while her father was riding his Vespa scooter.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s database attributed Moon’s death to traumatic injuries sustained in the crash.
“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,” the family wrote in their Facebook post.
The family added that they felt fortunate to have known him as a husband and father. While their sadness was immense, they said they were trying to draw strength from the lessons he imparted during his life. They emphasised the enduring legacy he leaves behind and the many lives he touched.
“We feel singularly blessed to have been able to call him dad and husband. 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, using the tools he equipped us with in his beautiful life. He has left an unmistakable legacy and will be profoundly missed by us, his family, and countless others whose lives he impacted,” the Moon family wrote.
Moon composed music for The Fairly OddParents from 2001 to 2017, including the series’ iconic theme song, still recognized by children today.
According to IMDb, he received four Emmy nominations for his work on the show, which ran for more than 150 episodes.
He also collaborated with series creator Butch Hartman on other animated series, including Danny Phantom and T.U.F.F. Puppy. Expressing his sorrow on Instagram, Hartman wrote, “I have no words yet because there are none adequate enough.”
Moon began his career working on classic animated shows such as Johnny Bravo, The Addams Family, Time Squad, The Powerpuff Girls, Cow and Chicken, and Bunsen Is a Beast.
Beyond television, he contributed to major films including The Brady Bunch Movie, Fight Club, and Minority Report.
He was instrumental in Nickelodeon’s success, scoring hits like ChalkZone, Big Time Rush, Back at the Barnyard, and specials for The Fairly OddParents and Jimmy Neutron.
Later in his career, he expanded into live-action dramas and independent films, including The Green Veil and Forty-Seven Days with Jesus. His final project was the 2025 series The Artist.
Social media users expressed their condolences following the news of his death.
Rev. Rachel Brown wrote on Facebook, “Shock, disbelief, sadness… Loved him and love you all, Moon family.”
Anita Meifel added, “I feel privileged to be part of the class of 1980. So many have amazing talents that should be celebrated. Guy showed his gift early on in band and plays. May Jesus comfort you, Jenni, and your whole family as you grieve his sudden passing. We hope his music will continue to be enjoyed, for God’s glory.”
The Moon family announced that Guy Moon’s burial will take place on February 7, his birthday.
“We are tentatively planning to celebrate his life on his birthday, February 7th, in the Los Angeles area, and again sometime later in his hometown in Wisconsin. We will share details as plans are finalized,” the family said.