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Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms.She is best known for her roles as receptionist Carol Kester on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, Mrs. Carruthers on Full House, and as the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated series The Simpsons, for which she won an ...
The episode is dedicated in memory of Marcia Wallace (the voice of Edna Krabappel) who died on October 25, 2013. [2] In addition, the chalkboard gag in the opening sequence was changed to read a single "We'll really miss you Mrs. K" as Bart looks on solemnly. [3]
Marcia Wallace died on October 25, 2013; according to her son, the cause of death was related to pneumonia. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Staff on The Simpsons had reportedly been aware of her illness. [ 1 ] Showrunner Al Jean said, "I was tremendously saddened to learn this morning of the passing of the brilliant and gracious Marcia Wallace."
Other Simpsons characters to have been killed off over the years include Bart’s teacher Edna Krabappel, who was written out of the show following the death of her voice actor Marcia Wallace in 2013.
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This episode marked the final appearance of Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel. [1] [2] Executive producer Al Jean stated that there were only two lines recorded by Wallace remaining, and there was not enough material for a farewell episode. The character would be retired out of respect for Wallace. [3]
Hank Azaria has been a part of the Simpsons regular voice cast since the second season. Harry Shearer was the most recent principal cast member to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance. Marcia Wallace appeared regularly as Edna Krabappel until her death in 2013. Kelsey Grammer voices Sideshow Bob.
Marcia Wallace: Edna Krabappel: The Simpsons: 178 2013-10-25 Pneumonia: 25 Character retired, later killed off screen. Edna's death (which includes previously recorded dialogue by Wallace) is acknowledged in the season 25 episode "The Man Who Grew Too Much." Christopher Evan Welch: Peter Gregory Silicon Valley: 5 2013-12-02 Cancer: 1