One such treasured Simpsons vet was Marcia Wallace, who memorably voiced the constantly put-upon teacher Mrs. Edna Krabappel before her death in 2013.
As a show that has been on the air for more than 30 years, The Simpsons is noteworthy for maintaining its core cast for that entire stretch.
While The Simpsons hadn’t ever found a way to bid the classic character a proper tribute during that season, the farewell finally came in the Season 32 winter premiere.
Not that the entire ensemble has stuck around, with several actors and actresses having sadly passed away over the decades (while certain characters have been sidelined for other reasons).