Comedic actress Marcia Wallace, best known for her roles as wisecracking secretary Carol Kester on The Bob Newhart Show and Mrs. Edna Krabappel on the long-running The Simpsons, passed away Friday, October 25 due to complications from breast cancer.
In wake of the actress' passing, The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean released a statement, "I was tremendously saddened to learn this morning of the passing of the brilliant and gracious Marcia Wallace. She was beloved by all at The Simpsons, and we intend to retire her irreplaceable character."
This wouldn't be the first time The Simpsons has retired a character due to the death of a voice actor. In 1998, the animated comedy retired shyster attorney Lionel Hutz and B-movie actor Troy McClure after Phil Hartman's death, though the characters continue to appear in clip shows. It will be interesting to see how Bart's fourth grade teacher will make her exit from Springfield Elementary, if they formally retire her from the school.
Shortly after news of Wallace's passing, this YouTube video of Krabappel's Ha! moments began trending.
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