After shocking death on ‘The Simpsons,’ here’s a look at other characters the show has killed off

For more than 35 years, “The Simpsons” has built its legacy on never letting its characters age, allowing generations of viewers to drop into the familiar rhythms of Springfield.

Alice Glick, who was the church organist, died during a sermon in Sunday’s episode of “The Simpsons,” and the show’s creators insist it’s permanent.

Following Glick’s death, we’ve compiled a list of character deaths from the show over the years.

They include:

The death of Bleeding Gums Murphy

One of the first major losses arrived in Season 6 with the death of saxophonist Bleeding Gums Murphy . His quiet passing in the hospital hit Lisa Simpson especially hard, prompting her to honor the mentor who helped shape her love of music. The episode became an early example of the show’s ability to blend grief, h