Outrage as major Simpsons character ‘killed off’

“WHAT?!”: Simpsons fans are up in arms over the bombshell reveal in the final episode of the last season.

Fans of The Simpsons are up in arms over the shock death of one of the long-running series’ main characters.

In the final episode of season 36 of the cartoon, which was titled “Estranger Things”, the fate of the titular family’s matriarch, Marge, is revealed.

While focusing on Bart and Lisa’s relationship, it skips forward 35 years into the future, where Lisa finds a letter and will from her mother to be opened upon her death.

In it, Marge urges her two children, now in their 40s and having grown apart, to try and repair their relationship.

She’s later seen watching her family from heaven, before walking off camera with The Beatles’ Ringo Starr.

The stunning revelation indicates that Marge is set to die around the time she turns 70, although it’s not revealed how.

Naturally, fans could not believe their eyes.

Lisa and Bart found a letter from their mother, who it’s confirmed has passed.

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY KILLED MARGE SIMPSON,” one user posted on X.

“Yo, they killed Marge off The Simpsons!?!?!?! WHAT?!?!,” another wrote.

Another added: “Dude, they freaking killed Marge Simpson.”

It’s certainly not the first time The Simpsons has floored its fans.

In the season 36 premiere, which aired late last year, former Simpsons writer Conan O’Brien shockingly announced that it was actually the series finale.

From left: Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Marge Simpson and Lisa Simpson. Picture: ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection

Marge is seen with Ringo Starr up in the clouds.

“It’s such an honour to be with you all for the series finale of The Simpsons,” a cartoon version of O’Brien, speaking from what looks to be a glamorous gala.

“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.”

The episode, titled “Bart’s Birthday”, then went on to portray the “ultimate series finale”, generated by AI, featuring Principal Skinner retiring, Mr Burns dying, and an homage to The Sopranos.

However, it’s since emerged the show isn’t going anywhere. It was recently renewed for four more seasons, taking it up to its 40th instalment.

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