The Simpsons’ Marge killed off after 36 seasons on the iconic TV cartoon, fans stunned
Fans of The Simpsons have been left stunned and outraged by the unexpected death of one of the show’s most beloved characters.
In the Season 36 finale, titled “Estranger Things”, the fate of the Simpson’s family iconic matriarch, Marge, is finally unveiled.
The episode centres on Bart and Lisa’s sibling bond, which begins to fracture after they stop watching their childhood favourite show together.
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Her fears ultimately become true. A flash-forward scene, set 35 years later, reveals that Marge has passed away and her children, who are now in their 40s, have grown distant.
Lisa, now the commissioner of the US National Basketball Association, discovers a letter and will from her late mother, meant to be opened after her death. In the heartfelt message, Marge pleads with Bart and Lisa to mend their relationship.
The episode also shows Homer, who is now living in a retirement home funded by Lisa, grieving at Marge’s funeral, surrounded by friends and family.
In a surreal final moment, Marge is seen looking down from heaven before walking off screen with none other than Ringo Starr from The Beatles.
The episode suggests Marge dies sometime around her 70th birthday, though the cause of death is never revealed.
As expected, the decision to kill off such a central character has sparked emotional reactions across The Simpsons fan base, with many expressing disbelief over the show’s bold narrative turn.
“This sucks! I guess I’ll only watch the first 35 seasons so Marge Simpson can live forever,” one user posted on X.
“THERE IS NO WAY THEY KILLED MARGE FROM THE SIMPSONS,” another wrote.
It’s certainly not the first time The Simpsons has left fans speechless.
In the Season 36 premiere which aired late last year, former show writer and talk-show host Conan O’Brien stunned viewers by announcing that it was actually the series finale.
“It’s such an honour to be with you all for the series finale of The Simpsons,” a cartoon version of O’Brien said.
“I knew I was the right man for the job because I’ve hosted the last episode of three of my own shows, and counting.
“Well, it’s true. Fox has decided to end The Simpsons. This show was such a special part of my early career, so being here means the world to me. Also. I left a sweater in the writer’s room in 1993 and this is the only way they’ll let me get it back.”
Despite the surprising announcement, it was later confirmed that the show will continue for another four seasons.
