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The Simpsons Kills Off Alice Glick After 35 Years, Fans React
The Simpsons said goodbye to a long-time character, Alice Glick, in a recent episode.
Fans were sad and surprised because she had been on the show for a long time.
This comes after the show killed off other characters recently, making fans wonder if more favorites will leave.
Alice Glick, Springfield's First Church organist, died in a Season 37 episode
Glick was voiced by Cloris Leachman initially, then Tress MacNeille after Leachman's death
Executive producer Tim Long confirmed Glick's death and that she won't return
Fans reacted on social media, comparing her death to other recent character deaths
Co-executive producer Cesar Mazariegos mentioned the discussion around Larry the Barfly's death last year
- Who
- Alice Glick, a character in The Simpsons
- What
- died in the show
- Where
- in the show's fictional town of Springfield
- When
- in the Season 37 episode 'Sashes to Sashes'
- Why
- as a plot decision by the show's producers
Fans' Reaction
Show Producers' Stance
Character Deaths
Fans' Reaction
Fans expressed sadness and surprise at Glick's death, comparing it to other recent character deaths like Larry the Barfly and Marge Simpson
Show Producers' Stance
Producers confirmed Glick's death and that she won't return, but haven't explicitly addressed fans' concerns about other character deaths
Key facts
- Character's Name
- Alice Glick
- Voice Actors
- Cloris Leachman (initially), Tress MacNeille
- First Appearance
- Season 2, Episode 13 ('Three Men and a Comic Book')
- Death Episode
- Season 37, Episode 1 ('Sashes to Sashes')
- Show
- The Simpsons
Quotes
Tim Long
Executive producer of The Simpsons
“She’s dead as a doornail.”
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“Alice the organist will live forever, through the beautiful music she made.”
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