Marge Simpson very much alive and not going anywhere, death rumors busted by ‘The Simpsons' creator
Marge Simpson is not dead, as confirmed by 'The Simpsons' executive producer Matt Selman, following recent online outrage sparked by the Season 36 finale of the show. Despite growing concerns and fan reactions suggesting that Marge's character had died, Selman clarified that the episode, which aired on May 18, was not meant to be taken as canon.
The episode, titled "Estranger Things," shows a future where Marge has passed away, causing a rift between her children, Bart and Lisa. However, Selman emphasized that 'The Simpsons' has no official canon, and as such, episodes involving future scenarios are merely speculative fantasies. In an interview with Variety, Selman stated, 'There is no canon!' adding that the series' numerous flashbacks and flash-forwards have made it clear that events like this are part of the show's creative storytelling approach, and they are not permanent.
The confusion arose after the Season 36 finale, where Marge's death was depicted, followed by her 'affair' with Ringo Starr in heaven. This prompted a wave of social media discussions and media coverage, with many people interpreting it as Marge's death being final. However, Selman confirmed that Marge will remain alive in the show, calling the uproar a result of misleading headlines. 'Websites need traffic, and headlines equal traffic,' he added, noting that all media outlets involved were aware that Marge's death was not permanent.
Despite the confusion, Selman also expressed a positive take on the situation, suggesting that the controversy shows that 'The Simpsons' continues to hold significant cultural relevance. Earlier this year, Fox renewed the show for an unprecedented four more seasons, extending it through Season 40, ensuring Marge, voiced by Julie Kavner for nearly 40 years, will remain a central character.
In summary, Marge Simpson's character is alive and well, and the fan uproar can be attributed to exaggerated media coverage. Fans can rest assured that Marge will continue to play a pivotal role in the long-running animated series.
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Marge Simpson is not dead, as confirmed by 'The Simpsons' executive producer Matt Selman, following recent online outrage sparked by the Season 36 finale of the show. Despite growing concerns and fan reactions suggesting that Marge's character had died, Selman clarified that the episode, which aired on May 18, was not meant to be taken as canon. The episode, titled "Estranger Things," shows a future where Marge has passed away, causing a rift between her children, Bart and Lisa. However, Selman emphasized that 'The Simpsons' has no official canon, and as such, episodes involving future scenarios are merely speculative fantasies. In an interview with Variety, Selman stated, 'There is no canon!' adding that the series' numerous flashbacks and flash-forwards have made it clear that events like this are part of the show's creative storytelling approach, and they are not permanent. The confusion arose after the Season 36 finale, where Marge's death was depicted, followed by her 'affair' with Ringo Starr in heaven. This prompted a wave of social media discussions and media coverage, with many people interpreting it as Marge's death being final. However, Selman confirmed that Marge will remain alive in the show, calling the uproar a result of misleading headlines. 'Websites need traffic, and headlines equal traffic,' he added, noting that all media outlets involved were aware that Marge's death was not permanent. Despite the confusion, Selman also expressed a positive take on the situation, suggesting that the controversy shows that 'The Simpsons' continues to hold significant cultural relevance. Earlier this year, Fox renewed the show for an unprecedented four more seasons, extending it through Season 40, ensuring Marge, voiced by Julie Kavner for nearly 40 years, will remain a central character. In summary, Marge Simpson's character is alive and well, and the fan uproar can be attributed to exaggerated media coverage. Fans can rest assured that Marge will continue to play a pivotal role in the long-running animated series.
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