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Springfield’s tight-knit community just got a little quieter with the passing of Alice Glick. In a surprise twist during the latest episode, the long-running animated series bid a final farewell to a familiar face who’s been piping hymns and grumbling at kids for decades. The church organist, a staple of the show’s quirky ensemble, shuffled off this mortal coil mid-sermon, leaving behind a legacy of off-key notes and unexpected bequests. This marks the poignant moment of the Simpsons Alice Glick death, which fans will definitely remember.
A Familiar Face Takes Her Final Bow
This isn’t just any goodbye—it’s the second time this character has met an untimely end on screen. Back in season 22, she fell victim to a malfunctioning robotic pet, sparking fan theories about whether she’d return as a specter or simply fade into cartoon obscurity. But showrunners brought her back for guest spots, Simpsons Alice Glick Death sometimes alive, sometimes ethereal, keeping audiences on their toes. This round, though? It’s curtains for good, as confirmed by executive producer Tim Long in a candid chat with PEOPLE magazine.
“In a sense, Alice the organist will live forever, through the beautiful music she made,” Long quipped. “But in another, more important sense, yep she’s dead as a doornail.” That signature Simpsons blend of poignancy and punchline? Pure gold.
From Season 2 Debut to Season 37 Swan Song
She first shuffled into our lives in 1991’s “Three Men and a Comic Book,” the season 2 finale where a young Bart Simpson toils through odd jobs to snag a rare Radioactive Man issue. Voiced initially by the legendary Cloris Leachman—whose gravelly charm added layers of eccentricity—the character quickly became a go-to for episodes needing a dash of elderly curmudgeon. After Leachman’s passing in 2021, Tress MacNeille stepped in seamlessly, channeling that same mix of warmth and withering sarcasm. For more on MacNeille’s versatile career, check out this IMDb spotlight.
Fast-forward to season 37, episode 7: “Sashes to Sashes.” Airing November 16 on FOX, the installment unfolds at the First Church of Springfield, where the organist keels over during Reverend Lovejoy’s drone of a homily. What follows is a heartfelt (if Homer-level chaotic) memorial at Springfield Elementary, revealing her will’s big reveal Simpsons Alice Glick Death : her entire estate funneled into a shiny new music program. Imagine the irony— the woman who once scared kids silent with her off-pitch playing now funding their future solos.
It’s a touching nod to the show’s roots in community and absurdity, echoing recent exits like Larry “The Barfly” Dalrymple’s cremation mishap in April’s “Cremains of the Day.” Fans on X are buzzing, with posts like “Alice Glick is dead…Again” racking up heartbroken emojis and memes of ghostly organs haunting Moe’s Tavern. One user lamented, “1st Larry, now Alice. The Simpsons are killing off everyone….” while another quipped, “Nooo. 😔 But at least the music program’s saved from Dewey Largo’s baton.”
Echoes of Recent Losses—and Teases to Come
This wave of mortality isn’t isolated. Just months ago, the season 36 finale toyed with Marge Simpson’s demise in a flash-forward, only to pull back with that classic meta-wink. Writer Jessica Conrad told TVLine she thrived on the fan frenzy: “For something like this, I would welcome the riling up if you actually believe that [we] would kill him off off-camera.” It’s that playful unpredictability keeping the series fresh after 35+ seasons.
And let’s not forget teacher Dewey Largo’s “death” mention in the same ep—dismissed as a red herring, but it stirred the pot just enough. As the show barrels into its twilight years (or does it? Predictions say no end in sight), these permanent goodbyes feel like milestones, honoring voices like Leachman’s while evolving the world of Springfield.
If you’re still processing, stream the episode on FOX’s site or Disney+. What’s your take—relieved it’s permanent, or hoping for one last haunting cameo? Drop your thoughts below; this fan’s still humming “In the Garden of Eden” with a lump in my throat.
