Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Marge Simpson Lives: The Simpsons Clears Up 36th Season Finale Rumors!

Fans of Marge Simpson can breathe easier Thursday: She's alive and well

MARGE SIMPSON ALIVE AND WELL: PRODUCER SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT

In a stunning revelation that has left fans of The Simpsons in a frenzy, a top producer on the iconic animated series has confirmed that Marge Simpson is alive and kicking - putting an end to the rampant speculation that had been circulating like wildfire.

As reported by thescholarlynote.com, the buzz surrounding Marge's supposed demise began to circulate after the show's 36th season finale, which aired earlier this month. Fans of the beloved character were left in a state of panic as rumors spread that her time on Springfield's streets had come to an end.

Amid speculation that the matriarch of the iconic animated series was killed off amid the show's 36th season finale, a producer clarified how Marge was doing

But now, producer Matt Selman has finally put the cat out of the bag, telling Variety that Marge is very much alive and well - and we're not just talking about some clever plot twist. According to Selman, the free-form nature of The Simpsons can sometimes lead to misguided speculation, but in this case, there's simply no denying it: Marge is back and ready for more adventures with her lovable family.

So, what exactly sparked the rumors that Marge had bitten the dust? It all started with a recent episode titled "Estranger Things," which saw Bart and Lisa stop watching their favorite TV show - The Itchy & Scratchy Show - together. As the siblings grew apart, fans began to speculate about the possibility of Marge's death, which was later confirmed in a future sequence.

But here's the thing: Selman is adamant that Marge's "death" was simply a narrative device used to explore themes of family and reconciliation. And it seems that the beloved character has even found love again - this time with none other than Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, who's also alive and well at 85 years young.

Springfield's most famous mom is alive and well, a producer on the popular show confirmed

So, why did some outlets choose to run with the story about Marge's demise? According to Selman, it's all about driving traffic and creating buzz. "Websites need traffic, and headlines equal traffic," he told Variety. "And then you can explain that the headline was misleading at the very end of the article."

But let's be real - we're not mad at thescholarlynote.com for picking up on this juicy gossip. After all, it's clear that fans care deeply about Marge and her iconic status as the queen of Springfield.

In the meantime, Julie Kavner, the talented voice actress behind Marge Simpson, must be breathing a sigh of relief. And we're sure she'll continue to bring her A-game to the role for many seasons to come.

In the season 36 finale, Marge struck up a heavenly romance with Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, who is also thankfully alive and well

So there you have it - Marge Simpson is alive and well, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this beloved character. Stay tuned!

Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman was pictured at 2022 Comic-Con in San Diego