The Simpsons fans up in arms as one of show's most legendary characters is 'killed off' in season finale
Fans of The Simpsons were left shocked as one of the show's most legendary characters was 'killed off' in the season finale.
The latest season of the beloved cartoon series recently came to an end and the final episode, titled Estranger Things, featured a huge twist.
During the instalment, the fate of Bart and Lisa's mother Marge is revealed.
The episode delves into the siblings' relationship and how it develops over time, while Marge is concerned about how close they will be.
However, as the scenes play out and moves 35 years into the future, Lisa is heard talking about her 'late mother'.
Homer is shown without his beloved wife and is taken to Florida by Springfield's 'senior services' when Lisa files a complaint about his living situation.
The scenes suggests Marge passes away before she reaches her early 70s, with many other characters outliving her.
During the episode, Lisa reads a letter left by Marge which pleads for the siblings to maintain a close relationship.
Lisa and Bart come together to retrieve their father and Marge is shown watching from a cloud.
It's not made clear how or when she passes away, but the scenes suggest it is sometime in the future of the franchise.
Some viewers were baffled by the revelation that Marge dies in the future and took to social media to share their thoughts.
One posted on X: 'WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY KILLED MARGE SIMPSON.'
Another chimed in: 'What's this I'm hearing they killed Marge Simpson off????'
'Dude, they freaking killed Marge Simpson,' someone else added.
Some viewers were baffled by the revelation that Marge dies in the future and took to social media to share their thoughts
It comes after the star who will voice an iconic character in The Simpsons was revealed as the original actor is replaced after 35 years in the role.
Last year, it was announced actress Pamela Hayden, 71, would be retiring from the animated Fox series.
She portrayed Milhouse Van Houten - one of Bart Simpson's friends known for his nerdy antics and a character who has been a staple part of the show since 1989.
He also is also particularly known for his long crush on Lisa, Bart's younger sister.
Now, it has been confirmed that Pamela will be replaced by Kelly Macleod who is the lead singer of female-fronted rock band Private Life.
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