Bozo Creator Livingston Dies at 91

Alan Livingston, creator of Bozo the Clown, died Friday at the age of 91, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Livingston died at his home in Beverly Hills of natural causes, according to his stepdaughter, Jennifer Lerner.

Livingston was a writer and producer of children's music for Capitol Records. It was at Capitol where Livingston created Bozo the Clown in 1946. Bozo made his debut on the album, Bozo at the Circus. Livingston left Capitol in 1950 to work in television. He produced the television series Bonanza before returning to Capitol in the 1960s as president.

Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences said of Livingston, "He had great taste and judgment, as far as musical talent, and as an executive, he was always very mentoring, very supportive."

Livingston was survived by his wife Nancy Olson, a son, a daughter and two stepdaughters. A private service for family is currently being planned.