After Marge’s death, 7 other The Simpsons farewells that tore us apart

The Simpsons has never combined jokes and genuine emotion often, but Marge's fainting from the imagined death left fans shaken. The scene triggered memories of other painful losses in the show's long run. Over the years, several beloved characters have said goodbye, each loss as heartbreaking as the last in its own way.

These moments went beyond cartoon scenes; they served as reminders of life, love, regret, and grief. Whether it involved a teacher, a friend, or a parent, their passing left quiet gaps in Springfield and in the hearts of viewers. These seven farewells from The Simpsons, like Marge's, broke our hearts.

Please note: This article is solely the writer's opinion. Reader's discretion is advised.

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Here is the list of 7 other The Simpsons farewells that tore us apart after Marge’s death:

7. Frank Grimes

Frank Grimes arrives at the nuclear power plant in 'Homer's Enemy' episode of The Simpsons. He's hardworking, intelligent, serious, and rule-abiding. He is appalled when he meets Homer, who is foolish, lazy, yet successful. Frank tries to warn Homer about safety, even tricking him into a children's competition over plant designs. But Homer wins and becomes a hero, infuriating Frank. Frank mimics Homer at the plant, touching live wires and getting electrocuted. At his funeral, everyone is bored; Homer falls asleep and says,

“Change the channel, Marge.”

Citizens laugh at how Frank is laid to rest. This hurts because Frank had hopes and feelings, just like Marge's death did. He was supposed to be respected. But the Simpson world ignores him. His ideas were stolen. The neglect and mockery are inhumane. It shows how painful loss can be.

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6. Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky

In the episode "The Clown in the Dumps" of The Simpsons, we are introduced to Krusty the Clown, who is being ridiculed during a comedy roast. Krusty feels depressed and insecure. Despite this, he remains determined and visits his father, Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky, asking whether he thinks Krusty is funny. The Rabbi pauses and says,

“You’ve always been… eh.”

One moment he is talking, and he drops dead. Krusty is heartbroken. After leaving his show, he starts drinking heavily. Bart and Lisa watched old episodes with him and helped him understand that his father loved him. Krusty goes to a synagogue and listens to Rabbis telling his jokes. He realizes that his dad did care.

This episode is as painful as Marge's death. It shows the loss of a parent by a child. Krusty was finally accepted. But he lost it in an instant. The silence and sudden disappearance are harsh and painful. It reminds you of things you never told your family.

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5. Beatrice Simmons

In the very endearing episode of The Simpsons called Old Money, Grampa Simpson falls in love with a woman named Bea at the Springfield Retirement Castle. The audience is happy when he spends time with her. The next moment, Bea is killed by a ruptured ventricle. The scene where Jasper breaks the news to Grampa that Bea has died is heartwarming. Grampa is devastated.

He yells at Homer, complaining that he was absent on his birthday and that he missed it. Homer appears very downhearted. As they all watch, Grampa tries to go on, but this loss changes him.

It hurts because Marge's death is feared or imagined, and Grampa feels Bea's loss because she was real. A promising romance ends abruptly, and the farewell worsens the breakup. It shows that love can be strong even late in life, and losing someone causes lasting pain.

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4. Edna Krabappel

The episode "Four Regrettings and a Funeral" shows Edna's departure after voice actor Marcia Wallace's death in October 2013. At the start of the episode, Bart is writing on the chalkboard.

“We’ll really miss you Mrs. K.”

Bart's words are heavy and subdued. In his dream, his final scene with Ned Flanders shows Flanders tenderly dancing with Edna at the end. He wears a black armband. They share one last moment, and we hear her laugh before everything goes quiet. Nelson then quietly walks in and says,

“I miss her too.”

In The Simpsons, Marge is nearing death and feels intense anguish. It’s a sign of love and true sorrow. Edna meant a lot to Bart and Ned, and the farewell is genuine and raw. It hits hard because it shows mourning and remembrance in a simple, humble way. The show doesn't try to fix it; it just lets the loss sit in silence, and that silence becomes painfully real.

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3. Maude Flanders

During the Simpson episode "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily," Maude Flanders is seen dying suddenly at a racetrack. Cheerleaders are firing T-shirt cannons into the crowd while she and Ned watch the race. When they aim at Homer, who is playfully messing around, their attempt to shoot him misses because he dodges the shot just in time to grab a bobby pin.

After being hit, Maude, who was sitting behind him, dies after falling from the bleachers. The scene freezes at that moment. The shock and grief that hit Ned are intense, and even Homer feels the pangs of guilt. It is a somber funeral. Reverend Lovejoy explains that Maude quietly existed in the background, and Ned is now left to raise their kids alone.

They show an abrupt loss of someone who was always there. You experience a life that feels cut short. It also teaches us how fragile family and routine can be. The difference between everything depends on one moment, and that silence after the crash speaks louder than words from thousands of people.

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2. Bleeding Gums Murphy

In the "Round Springfield" episode of The Simpsons, Lisa visits the hospital where Bleeding Gums Murphy is cared for. He shares stories about his past while playing the saxophone. Lisa has found a mentor who is aware of her. When she leaves, he is silently dead, most likely from a heart condition. Lisa is the only one who shows up at his funeral. The minister even forgets his name, which shows how the world has forgotten him.

Lisa sells her belongings so she can send his music to the radio. During his final performance, a storm boosts the signal, making it audible to everyone. Then, to thank Lisa, he reappears as a ghost in the cloud, and they perform one last time.

Losing Bleeding Gums is as painful as Marge's death because it highlights the loss of someone who shaped us rather than a family member. He was very unique in Lisa's life, and his absence leaves a big void. The article reflects what The Simpsons and Lisa mean to fans and viewers.

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1. Mona Simpson

The emotional "Mona Leaves-a" episode in The Simpsons features an unexpected return of Mona Simpson as she comes to meet Homer. She is older, more reserved, and states she does not want to move. In response, Homer says no, explaining that her leaving has made him tired. He feels sorry about it later and makes her a card. She is dead when he finds her at the fire, though. His grief is clear. He feels guilty for not forgiving her when she left him. At her funeral, he fights back tears and sobs.

Homer grants her a final wish and takes her ashes to a mountain instead of just saying goodbye. His suffering mirrors the horror and emotions of Marge's near-death scenes. The two moments remind us of the deep power of family bonds. The death or temporary separation of a loved one is a painful subject. Homer's grief echoes through the area she left behind and feels quiet and personal.

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Each farewell in The Simpsons conveyed a distinct sense of sadness. It could be the shocking death of Maude, the silent end of Mona, or the underpublicized death of Bleeding Gums. These events took viewers back in pain, but silently. They brought back memories of a death in Marge's mind, just like the death she imagined, and reminded us that, even though it was a comedy show, it could also depict human loss.

The show placed sadness alongside laughter and didn't rush to erase it. We, as fans, felt the weight of those farewells and were reminded that not all stories have such tidy endings.