US EditionQuebec actress who voiced Marge Simpson in French has died at 96
Béatrice Picard voiced Marge Simpson in Quebec for 33 years and appeared in over 275 theatrical productions, earning major cultural honors including the Order of Canada.
- On Tuesday morning, Quebec actress Béatrice Picard died at 96, Théâtre Duceppe and her family confirmed on Facebook.
- Having noted recent fatigue, Picard said she likely suffered from 'accumulated fatigue' and posted via Saint-Jérôme Seniors' Fair that things were slower, but she planned a new project.
- A versatile performer, Picard was a fixture on Quebec's cultural scene for over 75 years, voiced Marge Simpson through 2023, and said she played 350 roles.
- Théâtre Duceppe led social-media tributes and Place des Arts praised her influence, while Quebec Premier François Legault offered condolences on December 9, 2025.
- Her official honours demonstrate Picard’s lasting impact, as she was made a member of the Order of Canada and an Officer of the National Order of Quebec, with a 2018 biography and recent film work underlining her ongoing relevance.
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Quebec actress who voiced Marge Simpson in French has died at 96
Quebec actress Béatrice Picard, described as “one of the most vigorous builders of our culture” in Quebec, died Tuesday morning at the age of 96. The news was confirmed by her family, notably in a message shared by Théâtre Duceppe on its Facebook page. “Throughout her life, Béatrice managed to balance her family life with […]
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His career has transcended the eras, from boards to the dubbing of Marge Simpson.
A star has died out in the galaxy of Quebec celebrities. After seven decades of career in radio and television, theater and cinema, the oldest actress in Quebec died on Tuesday, at the age of 96.
The actress has enriched the theatre and television of her characters, notably in Happy Mother's Day and Le Survenant, for more than 60 years.
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