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Metro
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Every Simpsons character who's actually been killed off after Marge ‘dies'
In the season 36 finale of The Simpsons, titled 'Estranger Things', viewers were stunned by a dramatic flash-forward that appeared to confirm the death of Marge Simpson. Set 35 years in the future, the episode shows a grown-up Bart and Lisa navigating life without their mother, while Marge is seen watching over them from the afterlife. Despite the uproar, creators have clarified that Marge's apparent death is not permanent. The episode's events are part of a speculative future and not a final goodbye, so we can see her on our screens for a little longer! For now, fans can breathe – Marge isn't going anywhere just yet, but here are some characters who are most definitely not coming back. Maude was killed in season 11's 'Alone Again, Natura-Diddily' when she fell from the bleachers after being hit by a barrage of T-shirts from a cannon. Many fans were shocked and saddened by the loss, especially since Maude was a long-time character. Critics viewed her death as sudden and driven by behind-the-scenes casting issues. Many fans label Maude's death as the 'worst'. @Irondhosea took to X to say, 'You can't kill Marge. Hell, I'm still not over Maude dying.' 'The worst death was probably Maude's. There were good moments, but it was a bad call to turn her death into a punchline.' @fingerdrawings on X added. Rabbi Hyman Krustofski died of natural causes in season 26's Clown in the Dumps episode, during a heart-to-heart with Krusty. Many viewers were not shocked by this on-screen death as his character was visibly getting on. Some viewers were even disappointed after heavy promotion of the episode promised a major death. While it was emotional for Krusty the clown losing his father, many felt the execution lacked impact. Dr Nick Riviera was famous for his questionable medicine practise. However he was presumed killed in The Simpsons Movie when the dome crashes through Springfield, crushing him. He shouts his infamous last line, 'Bye, everybody!' His death was played for laughs, and though not officially confirmed in the series, fans noted the absence of such a beloved comic relief character. Not all fans felt the sadness of Dr Nick's death with @theletus on Reddit saying, 'He was never popular.' Main character, Homer Simpson's mother died off-screen in Season 19's Mona Leaves-a of natural causes episode. Her final episode was touching and gave closure to her complex relationship with Homer. Many fans found it one of the show's more heartfelt moments. Since her emotional exit, Mona has appeared in certain episodes through dreams and flashbacks. Some viewers see how these cameos are heartwarming, however @ileaad took to Reddit to share their thoughts: 'What was the point of killing Mona if they keep bringing her back -either through flashbacks, dreams, or visits to the afterlife. It just seems unnecessary now. Have they ever explained this?' Bleeding Gums Murphy sadly passed away in the hospital in Season six after a brief illness. Fans deemed this episode as a deeply emotional one to watch. The jazz funeral and Lisa's tribute made it one of the most poignant early character deaths in the show. 'Bleeding Gums's death was the best one. It's tough to balance the zaniness and seriousness. This episode was the only one to do it well, in my opinion.' @fingerpaintings on X said. If you know The Simpsons, you know Bart's school teacher – Edna Krabappel. Edna's character was written out of the show due to the heartbreaking loss of her voice actor, Marcia Wallace. Her death was implied in season 25 after a quiet chalkboard tribute was shown in her honour. Viewers were devasted by the news that Marcia had passed away, as many were fans of the trope between her character and Bart. @bobdieker on Reddit said, 'It's too bad. Simpsons can never really have a proper ending now. I always imagined some final scene between her and Bart.' Fat Tony was one of the characters often shown in Moe's bar. He is shown to have a heart attack in Season 22 – where he is pronounced dead. He is replaced by his cousin, Fit Tony – who later becomes the new Fat Tony. Long-time fans found the character switch humorous but many wondered if it was necessary to the story line. 'Tony died and got replaced by his cousin but then he just became identical to his cousin in the same episode so none of that really mattered.' @whipplefingers said on X. 'It was so stupid that they had his brother replace him and then acted like it never happened.' @viper_visionary added on Reddit. Larry the Barfly, another local from Moe's pub, was not given a formal on-screen death, but was confirmed as deceased in Season 25 with a silent tribute. There was not much light shed on what actually happened, just that he would no longer appear on screen. Being a background character, his death didn't cause much of an uproar amongst viewers – with some not even realising he had gone. Despite the mild response, there were some fans who felt emotional at the news of Larry's passing 'How the Simpsons got me feeling for a character who's had like three lines across the entire series? Nevermind the crocodile thing, this was the saddest character death for me this week' @mrduby said on X Frank Grimes famously died in 'Homer's Enemy' , season 8 – many viewers recognise his death as one of the most memorable. Grimes was very straight-laced and worked alongside Homer – his incompetence at work drove him mad, especially how it often got rewarded. In an attempt to impersonate Homer, Frank accidentally electrocuted himself by mocking Homer's reckless behaviour and grabbing high-voltage wires. His famous last words were: 'I don't need safety gloves, because I'm Homer Sim…..ZAP' Fans had mixed views over 'Grimey's' death, with @diamondpickhand taking to Reddit to say: 'Grimes was a class traitor and got what he deserved. His real enemy was Burns, not Homer.' After the death of The Simpson's white family cat, who was run over and only appears in flashbacks, they decided to buy Snowball II. More Trending Snowball II unfortunately also suffered a similar death after being run over by Dr Hibbert's car at the end of season 15. It is hilarious how many cats the family have had since their beloved Snowball II and Lisa names each cat Snowball to add to the comedy. His death was emotional for fans as it was clear how attached Lisa was to him, as she still mentions him in seasons past the tragic event. @another_bug on X said, 'Most underrated character. Needs more screen time, less dying.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: The Simpsons fans in shock after one of show's biggest characters 'dies' MORE: The Simpsons creator reveals 'one of the best things that ever happened' to the show MORE: The Simpsons episode that was banned 27 years after its original release
Straits Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
No political jokes in Springfield, says Simpsons creator Matt Groening
(From left) The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening, writer-producer Matt Selman and producer-director David Silverman at the Annecy International Film Festival on June 11. PHOTO: AFP Annecy, France – Like many American families struggling for unity in the polarised United States, The Simpsons have decided to avoid political jokes, said the creator of the series Matt Groening. Despite the potential for storylines and humour, Groening ruled out venturing into America's toxic politics for laughs. 'We don't do political humour because it is very limited. It dates very quickly,' he said during an interview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the French Alps. The week-long festival, which ended on June 14, celebrated the best in animation around the world. A season of The Simpsons (1989 to present) takes at least six to nine months to produce, raising the risk of gags turning stale, Groening added. The show – broadcast on US network Fox TV and on Disney+ , which now owns the series – has sometimes appeared to predict real events, such as US President Donald Trump's election, which was first referenced in an episode in 2000. It has also featured parodies of a host of politicians , from former US presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Writer-producer Matt Selman said: 'We just have to stay true to our characters, their spirit and their relationships. And when they face the sadness of the world, people feel briefly connected to them.' Despite The Simpsons – comprising parents Homer and Marge and their children, Bart, Lisa and Maggie – remaining frozen in time since their debut in 1989, the writers have ensured the storylines move with the times. A recent episode parodied artificial intelligence (AI) when a chatbot was asked to write the finale. 'In the plot of that episode, AI was given the job of writing the perfect finale. And, of course, it just regurgitated and spat out all the other finales from all the other shows in very unoriginal and silly ways that of course would be terrible,' said Selman. 'It was our attempt to push back at AI, push back at ever ending the show.' The natural environment remains a rich source of inspiration, including in The Simpsons Movie (2007), which featured a disaster caused by Homer that leads to Springfield – where the series is set – being sealed under a giant dome. 'The environment's not going to get cleaned up any time soon,' Groening added. The Simpsons Movie grossed US$536.4 million worldwide, but the creators ruled out making a sequel – for the moment. 'We are still recovering from the first movie,' joked Groening. 'And the sad truth is we don't have enough time to do both the show and the movie unless we decide we want to work really, really hard.' The Simpsons has been translated into 26 languages and broadcast in around 100 countries. The 800th episode is set to air in early 2026. AFP The Simpsons is streaming on Disney+. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Kuwait Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
No political jokes in Springfield, says Simpsons creator Groening
US cartoonist and creator of the TV series "The Simpsons" Matt Groening (left), US screenwriter Matt Selman (center) and US producer and director David Silverman (right) pose during a photo session on the sidelines of the 49th Annecy International Film Festival in Annecy.--AFP Like many American families struggling for unity in the polarised United States, The Simpsons have decided to avoid political jokes, the creator of the series Matt Groening told AFP. Despite the potential for storylines and humour, Groening ruled out venturing into America's toxic politics for laughs. "We don't do political humour because political humour is very limited. It dates very quickly," he said during an interview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the French Alps. A Simpsons season takes at least six to nine months to produce, raising the risk of gags turning stale, Groening explained. The show –- broadcast on US network Fox TV and on Disney Plus, which now owns the series –- has sometimes appeared to predict real events, such as Donald Trump's election, which was first referenced in an episode in 2000. It has also featured parodies in the past of a host of politicians from Bill Clinton to Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger. "We just have to stay true to our characters, their spirit and their relationships. And when they face the sadness of the world, people feel briefly connected to them," writer-producer Matt Selman told AFP. Despite Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie remaining frozen in time since their debut in 1989, the writers have ensured the story lines move with the times. A recent episode parodied artificial intelligence when a chatbot was asked to write the finale. "In the plot of that episode, AI was given the job of writing the perfect finale. And of course, it just regurgitated and spat out all the other finales from all the other shows in very unoriginal and silly ways that of course would be terrible," said Selman. "It was our attempt to push back at AI, push back at ever ending the show." The natural environment remains a rich source of inspiration, including in "The Simpsons Movie" in 2007 which featured a disaster caused by Homer that leads to Springfield being sealed under a giant dome. "The environment's not going to get cleaned up anytime soon," Groening added. The Simpsons Movie grossed $536.4 million worldwide, but the creators ruled out making a sequel -- for the moment. "We are still recovering from the first movie," joked Groening. "And the sad truth is we don't have enough time to do both the show and the movie unless we decide we want to work really, really hard." The Simpsons has been translated into 26 languages and broadcast in around 100 countries. The 800th episode is set to air in early 2026.--AFP
Express Tribune
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'The Simpsons' has no time for toxic politics
The Simpsons' 800th episode is set to air in early 2026. Photo: File Like many American families struggling for unity in the polarised United States, The Simpsons have decided to avoid political jokes, the creator of the series Matt Groening told AFP. Despite the potential for storylines and humour, Groening ruled out venturing into America's toxic politics for laughs. "We don't do political humour because political humour is very limited. It dates very quickly," he said during an interview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the French Alps. A Simpsons season takes at least six to nine months to produce, raising the risk of gags turning stale, Groening explained. The show – broadcast on US network Fox TV and on Disney Plus, which now owns the series – has sometimes appeared to predict real events, such as Donald Trump's election, which was first referenced in an episode in 2000. It has also featured parodies in the past of a host of politicians from Bill Clinton to Barack Obama, George W Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger. "We just have to stay true to our characters, their spirit and their relationships. And when they face the sadness of the world, people feel briefly connected to them," writer-producer Matt Selman told AFP. Despite Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie remaining frozen in time since their debut in 1989, the writers have ensured the story lines move with the times. A recent episode parodied artificial intelligence when a chatbot was asked to write the finale. "In the plot of that episode, AI was given the job of writing the perfect finale. And of course, it just regurgitated and spat out all the other finales from all the other shows in very unoriginal and silly ways that, of course, would be terrible," said Selman. "It was our attempt to push back at AI, push back at ever ending the show." The natural environment remains a rich source of inspiration, including in The Simpsons Movie in 2007, which featured a disaster caused by Homer that leads to Springfield being sealed under a giant dome. "The environment's not going to get cleaned up anytime soon," Groening added. The Simpsons Movie grossed $536.4 million worldwide, but the creators ruled out making a sequel - for the moment. "We are still recovering from the first movie," joked Groening. "And the sad truth is we don't have enough time to do both the show and the movie unless we decide we want to work really, really hard." The Simpsons has been translated into 26 languages and broadcast in around 100 countries. The 800th episode is set to air in early 2026.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No political jokes in Springfield, says Simpsons creator Groening
Like many American families struggling for unity in the polarised United States, The Simpsons have decided to avoid political jokes, the creator of the series Matt Groening told AFP. Despite the potential for storylines and humour, Groening ruled out venturing into America's toxic politics for laughs. "We don't do political humour because political humour is very limited. It dates very quickly," he said during an interview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the French Alps. A Simpsons season takes at least six to nine months to produce, raising the risk of gags turning stale, Groening explained. The show –- broadcast on US network Fox TV and on Disney Plus, which now owns the series –- has sometimes appeared to predict real events, such as Donald Trump's election, which was first referenced in an episode in 2000. It has also featured parodies in the past of a host of politicians from Bill Clinton to Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger. "We just have to stay true to our characters, their spirit and their relationships. And when they face the sadness of the world, people feel briefly connected to them," writer-producer Matt Selman told AFP. Despite Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie remaining frozen in time since their debut in 1989, the writers have ensured the story lines move with the times. A recent episode parodied artificial intelligence when a chatbot was asked to write the finale. "In the plot of that episode, AI was given the job of writing the perfect finale. And of course, it just regurgitated and spat out all the other finales from all the other shows in very unoriginal and silly ways that of course would be terrible," said Selman. "It was our attempt to push back at AI, push back at ever ending the show." The natural environment remains a rich source of inspiration, including in "The Simpsons Movie" in 2007 which featured a disaster caused by Homer that leads to Springfield being sealed under a giant dome. "The environment's not going to get cleaned up anytime soon," Groening added. The Simpsons Movie grossed $536.4 million worldwide, but the creators ruled out making a sequel -- for the moment. "We are still recovering from the first movie," joked Groening. "And the sad truth is we don't have enough time to do both the show and the movie unless we decide we want to work really, really hard." The Simpsons has been translated into 26 languages and broadcast in around 100 countries. The 800th episode is set to air in early 2026. mli-adp/giv
