‘The Simpsons’ fans devastated by Marge’s death: “Why couldn’t it be Patty or Selma?”

    Marge Simpson

    Fans of The Simpsons have reacted with dismay at the news that Marge dies in the show’s latest episode.

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    In season 36 finale Estranger Things, the show flashes forward 35 years into the future to reveal that the Simpsons’ matriarch died before her husband Homer. The episode also deals with Lisa and Bart’s feelings around the loss, while showing Marge looking down on them from heaven.

    While many have pointed out the death happens in the future, and so not in the current Simpsons timeline, the impact was felt by fans on X (formerly Twitter).

    “You just ruined my day” one poster said, before adding: “I guess I’ll only watch the first 35 Seasons so Marge Simpson can live forever”.

     

    Other reactions included: “OMG THEY KILLED MARGE it’s a sad day for us Simpsons lovers”, and “They done killed off Marge?? This world so unhinged”.