US Edition‘The Simpsons’ kills off longtime character that debuted in 1991
- 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 Finally Kills a Longtime Character
The Simpsons just killed off a character who's been around for more than three decades. In Sunday's Season 37 episode titled "Sashes to Sashes," Alice Glick , the elderly organist at Springfield's First Church, dies atop her instrument in the middle of a church service. Glick, who first appeared in Season...
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‘The Simpsons’ Kills Off Beloved Character After 35 Seasons
Alice Glick, a recurring figure on "The Simpsons" for more than three decades, was killed off in Sunday's Season 37 episode, marking the latest permanent character departure from the long-running animated series. Glick, the organist at Springfield's First Church, died suddenly during a sermon in the episode "Sashes to Sashes." The character debuted in 1991 and appeared throughout 34 seasons, originally voiced by Cloris Leachman before Tress Mac…
‘The Simpsons’ fans confused with long-running character's death after 34 years: ‘Second time she's died’
‘The Simpsons’ fans confused with long-running character's death after 34 years: ‘Second time she's died’ 'The Simpsons' have killed off a character who has been part of the iconic show for 34 years. However, fans of the series thought she was already dead. In the latest episode, organist Alice Glick died during the service. She was introduced on the show in season 2, episode 21, 'Three Men and a Comic Book,' and was voiced by Cloris Leachman. T…
Longtime ‘Simpsons’ character dead for good after 34 years, producer confirms
A longtime character from “The Simpsons” has officially been killed off the show after appearing on episodes for 34 years. Springfield’s First Church organist Alice Glick died in the midst of a sermon during episode seven in the 37th season, called “Sashes to Sashes” which aired on Nov. 16.
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