‘The Simpsons’ producer apologises for killing off popular character

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    The Simpsons producer Tim Long has apologised to fans after the show killed off an original character.

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    The animated series is currently in its 35th season, having made its debut in 1989. Now, one of the show’s more obscure but frequently-spotted characters is no more.

    In the most recent episode, titled ‘Cremains of the Day’, Larry the Barfly (aka Larry Dalrymple) suddenly dropped dead at Moe’s Tavern.

    Larry, who is often seen in the background at the bar, has been a part of the series since the very beginning, but was never given a proper line of dialogue.

    Simpsons fans were hit hard by Larry’s surprise death, with many taking to social media to share their mournful thoughts.