US Edition‘The Simpsons’ confirms character is ‘dead as a doornail’ after 35 seasons
- On Sunday, Nov. 16, Alice Glick, First Church of Springfield organist, collapsed and died during a church service in Season 37, episode seven of The Simpsons, Fox animated series, voiced by Tress MacNeille.
- The episode revealed that Principal Seymour Skinner announced Mrs. Glick bequeathed her estate to Springfield Elementary, sparking dispute after Mayor Quimby’s son proposed a three-day music festival while Lisa Simpson and Bart Simpson got involved.
- Historically, Alice Glick seemingly died in Season 23 after a rogue robot seal attack and was originally voiced by Cloris Leachman before Tress MacNeille took over.
- Audience response was immediate as fans expressed sadness online at Alice's death, which follows Larry Dalrymple's exit last year and adds her to other deceased recurring characters.
- Given its longevity, the long‑running series continually shifts storylines to stay fresh, with new episodes airing Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET, while viewers and critics wondered if Alice could return.
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'The Simpsons' Confirms That Longtime Character They Killed Off Is Now Officially 'Dead As A Doornail'
Time to pour out a special Duffy beer for The Simpsons’ most dedicated organist, Alice Glick.After more than three decades of pounding out hymns, incidental music, and the occasional psychedelic rock jam, she has officially played her last note. Here’s hoping she’s now in Springfield’s version of The Good Place, enjoying all the dried apricots and sauerkraut candies her cartoon heart desires.If you missed the November 16 episode of Season 37, “S…
One of the lesser-known figures in the church collapses in the current Simpsons episode, "Sashes to Sashes".
The Simpsons, Fox's popular series and owned by Disney, confirmed the farewell of one of its iconic characters for the second time. Alice Glick finally says goodbye to the show with a tribute in the recent episode of season 37.
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