The Simpsons kills off character 34 years after their debut

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19 Nov 2025 • 4:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Simpsons has killed off Alice Glick, a character who has appeared on the show for 34 years.
  • Glick, the organist at Springfield’s church, died during a service in a recent episode.
  • Executive producer Tim Long confirmed her death, stating she is "dead as a doornail".
  • Many fans expressed confusion as they believed the character had previously died in season 23 after being attacked by a robotic seal.
  • This follows the death of another long-running character, Larry the Barfly, earlier in 2024.

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