Chris Ledesma, 'The Simpsons' veteran, dies at 64

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A spokesperson for the show said Ledesma passed away in LA on Dec. 16

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The rest of 'The Simpsons' cast paid tribute to the late music editor on social media

Legend tweeted the that he was with The Simpsons for more than half his life

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Legend left the show in May and later passed away at age 64

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Ledesma's final Simpsons episode aired in November as of season 34

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Two-time Emmy nominee were music editors for The Simpsons

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