The Simpsons kills off character Alice Glick after 35 seasons.

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The news hit the fandom like a ton of bricks, but honestly, we should have seen it coming. After a staggering 35 seasons, 'The Simpsons' has officially killed off a character, and it’s not some random background face—it’s Alice Glick, the beloved church organist who’s been a quiet, humming presence in Springfield since the early days.The show delivered the news with its signature blend of heart and humor, with a character quipping, 'In a sense, Alice the organist will live forever, through the beautiful music she made. But in another, more important sense, yep she's dead as a doornail.' I mean, only 'The Simpsons' could deliver an existential crisis and a punchline in the same breath, right? This isn't just another wacky plot; it feels like a genuine end of an era. Alice Glick, voiced by the legendary Tress MacNeille, first appeared in the 1992 episode 'I Married Marge' and has popped up sporadically ever since, often seen providing the solemn, slightly off-key soundtrack to the town's most chaotic moments at the First Church of Springfield.Her death signals a bold, and frankly risky, creative direction for a show that has famously adhered to a floating timeline where no one ever really ages or faces permanent consequences. Remember when everyone thought Maude Flanders' death was a one-off tragedy? This feels different, more deliberate, like the writers are finally willing to poke holes in the show's own immortal fabric.It’s the TV equivalent of a Marvel hero actually staying dead—it changes the stakes forever. Fan reactions on Twitter and Reddit are a total meltdown, with some mourning the loss of a nostalgic piece of their childhood and others theorizing this could be the start of a larger narrative purge, maybe making room for new characters or giving older ones more poignant storylines.Could this be a response to the constant chatter about the show needing to evolve or even conclude? It’s a power move, for sure. Think about it: in an age of binge-watching and limited series, a 35-season behemoth making a permanent change this significant is a statement.It says the writers aren't just resting on their laurels; they're still willing to shock us, to make us feel something real in a town built on cartoon logic. This isn't just a plot point; it's a cultural moment, a conversation starter about legacy, change, and how even the most constant fixtures in our lives eventually have to face the final curtain. And honestly, it’s giving us all the feels—RIP Alice, your slightly discordant hymns will be missed.

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