He was then replaced in the role by Shearer, who has performed Carl for the better part of three decades.
The Simpsons promised earlier this summer that it would break with 30 years of tradition, and stop allowing white actors to voice non-white characters.
Harry Shearer actually originated the voice of Carl during The Simpsons’ first season.
The decision came after mounting controversy around the show and its depiction of some of Springfield’s minority population — like Apu, an Indian manager of the Kwik-E Mart voiced by Hank Azaria.