The Simpsons: Why did this character disappear from the series?

Since its debut in 1989, The Simpsons has remained at the forefront of maintaining its formula. But there were a few moments when that model was broken, especially when the production decided to kill off one of its characters…

In one of his most memorable episodes, Maud Flanders, the wife of Homer’s eternally kind neighbor Ned, dies suddenly after falling from the stadium bleachers. Set in Season 11, Episode 14, Ned is widowed and has to rebuild his life.

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While the decision to kill off the character seems like a bold one on the part of the writers, what many don’t know is that it was caused by a behind-the-scenes conflict during production.

The salary story

In 1999, the voice actors Simpson Negotiate better wage conditions with producers. Most of the group got a raise, but not Maggie Roswell, who voices Maud Flanders. Since then, the actor has decided to leave the series, due to which the animation studio was pushing to remove his character.

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It should be noted that in 2002 Maggie Roswell Returned to the series, struck a new – more favorable – deal with Fox. Obviously, Ned’s wife did not come back to life, but Maggie Roswell Was able to play the character again with flashbacks and also as a ghost.

Over the years, the actress has also played Helen Lovejoy, Mona Simpson, Elizabeth Hoover, Martha Quimby and many others.

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