Andy Paley, a veteran producer and musician who worked with a wide range of artists including Brian Wilson, the Ramones, Madonna, Jonathan Richman, Elton John, Deborah Harry, NRBQ and many others, died following a brief battle with cancer,

Paley penned multiple hits for the 'SpongeBob' universe, including fan-favorite "Best Day Ever" Andy Paley, an instrumental figure in both the music of SpongeBob Squarepants and the solo career of Brian Wilson,

The musician was perhaps best known for his work on Brian Wilson's 1988 comeback LP and on the soundtrack to Warren Beatty's big-screen 'Dick Tracy.'

Andy Paley, an acclaimed power-pop artist, songwriter, composer, producer, and Brian Wilson collaborator, has died at age 72.

LOS ANGELES -- Andy Paley, a songwriter, producer and musician known for working with a number of famous musicians and creating the music for “SpongeBob SquarePants”, died Wednesday after a brief battle with cancer. He was 72.

Paley was a songwriter, producer and musician who collaborated with Brian Wilson, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Ramones and Madonna. He died Wednesday.

Andy Paley, the acclaimed composer and producer best known for his work on SpongeBob SquarePants, has passed away. His death has shocked fans and colleagues alike, as his contributions to music and television spanned decades.

Andy Paley passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after a brief battle with cancer, a representative for his band, Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas, confirmed to Variety and Deadline. Paley was also a frequent collaborator with Brian Wilson during his solo career.