Songwriter and producer Bryan Loren, who became a part of The Simpsons’ history through his collaborations with Michael Jackson, has died. Loren’s friend, Shana Mangatal, announced his passing on Facebook on Wednesday, beginning, “This is sad news to share. My dear friend- extraordinarily talented music producer, Bryan Loren has passed away. Videos by PopCulture.comLooking back on her memories with Loren over the years, including his interactions with Jackson, Mangatal wrote that her friends’ talent “was on the level of Prince” and “Truly rare.” She concluded, “Rest easy, B. “Michael would often drive to Bryan’s house in Woodland Hills and record music in his basement studio,” Mangatal recalled in her Facebook tribute.