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Gran2: /* Guest stars */ Feel like she should be here as she did actually record a part, it just got re-dubbed, but add a separate section for it

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[[File:Paulnewmandedication.png|thumb|right|Dedication to Paul Newman at the end of "[[Lost Verizon]]"]]
The following is a list of '''people who have worked on ''[[The Simpsons]]''''', both the show and other franchise elements, but later '''died'''. For the main series, the list includes deceased voice cast, staff and guest stars. Often, subsequent episodes [[List of dedicated episodes|have been dedicated to them]]. Those who have work on the show's comics, albums, video games and other related productions, are also included here.

To clarify, this list only includes people who died after their work on ''The Simpsons'' took place, for example:
*[[Eartha Kitt]] is included because she recorded a guest spot for the show, but died before it aired.
*[[Neil Armstrong]] is included because, although he did not knowingly make an appearance on the series, archive audio of his first steps on the moon were used by the show whilst he was still alive.
*[[Theodore Roosevelt]] is not included because the archive audio of his speeches were used in the show long after his death.
**Similarly, the writer [[Edgar Allan Poe]] was credited with co-writing "The Raven" section of "[[Treehouse of Horror]]", as this primarily consisted of the actual text of Poe's ''{{W|The Raven}}''. Poe died aged 40 on October 7, 1849 from unknown causes, some 141 years before the episode aired.

== The Simpsons ==
The following people have been credited with working on ''The Simpsons''. Several have worked on other aspects of the franchise as well, but they are principally associated with the TV show.

=== Cast ===
*[[Christopher Collins]], 44 (died June 12, 1994) – voiced [[Mr. Burns]] in the episode "[[Homer's Odyssey]]" and the host of ''[[America's Most Armed and Dangerous presenter|America's Most Armed and Dangerous]]'' in "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]", before leaving the show. Cerebral hemorrhage.
*[[Doris Grau]], 71 (died December 30, 1995) – Grau provided the voice of [[Lunchlady Doris]] and several minor parts, appearing in 23 episodes, between seasons 2 and 9. She had previously served as a script supervisor. Lunchlady Doris was initially retired, but has since made appearances and now being voiced by [[Tress MacNeille]]. "[[Team Homer]]" was dedicated to her. Emphysema.
*[[Phil Hartman]], 49 (died May 28, 1998) – Hartman regularly provided the voices of [[Troy McClure]] and [[Lionel Hutz]] as well as other minor one-time parts such as [[Lyle Lanley]] and [[Evan Conover]], appearing in 52 episodes, between seasons 2 and 9. Following his murder, his characters were retired and "[[Bart the Mother]]" was dedicated to him. Homicide; gunshot.
*[[Christian Coffinet]], 87 (died May 18, 2011) - voiced a {{ap|police officer|The Crepes of Wrath}} in the [[season 1]] episode "[[The Crepes of Wrath]]".
*[[Marcia Wallace]], 70 (died October 25, 2013) – Wallace regularly provided the voice of [[Edna Krabappel]], appearing in over 170 episodes, between seasons 1 and 25. "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" had the chalkboard gag dedicated to her, and also contained a dedication at the end of the episode in its original airing. "[[White Christmas Blues]]" also had a small tribute to both her and [[Don Payne]] on the opening sequence. In "[[The Man Who Grew Too Much]]" Wallace and her character were retired with a special clip at the end of the episode. Combination of breast cancer, pneumonia, and sepsis.
*[[Russi Taylor]], 75 (died July 26, 2019) – voiced [[Martin Prince]], [[Sherri]], [[Terri]] and [[Üter Zörker]] among other characters. Her characters were taken over by [[Grey DeLisle]] starting with [[season 31]]. A rerun of "[[Werking Mom]]" was dedicated to her. Colorectal cancer.

=== Crew ===
==== Writers and producers ====
*[[Thomas Chastain]], 73 (died September 1, 1994) – Co-wrote the story of the episode "[[Black Widower]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Don Payne]], 48 (died March 26, 2013) – Payne served as a writer, producer, supervising producer, co-executive producer and consulting producer on the show, between seasons 11 and 25. He was credited on 113 episodes, writing 16 of them, including "[[Insane Clown Poppy]]" (amongst many co-written with [[John Frink]]), "[[Thank God It's Doomsday]]" and "[[Fraudcast News]]". His most recent aired credit at the time of his death was as a consulting producer on "[[Dark Knight Court]]", but two episodes which he wrote, "[[White Christmas Blues]]" and "[[Labor Pains]]", aired after his death. Bone cancer.
*[[Steve Viksten]], 53 (died June 23, 2014) – Co-wrote the episode "[[Homer Scissorhands]]" with [[Peter Gaffney]].
*[[Sam Simon]], 59 (died March 8, 2015) – Simon co-created and developed ''The Simpsons'' with [[Matt Groening]] and [[James L. Brooks]]. He served as the showrunner for seasons 1 and 2 and remained on staff as a writer and producer until the end of season 4. Simon assembled the show's initial writing team and designed characters such as [[Mr. Burns]] and [[Chief Wiggum]]. He co-wrote nine episodes, including "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]" and "[[Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish]]". He remained credited in his roles of developer, executive producer and character designer in every episode of the show. "[[Waiting for Duffman]]" was dedicated to him. Colorectal cancer.
*[[Kevin Curran]], 59 (died October 25, 2016) – Served as a consultant for two episode during [[season 9]] before serving as a writer and producer from [[season 14]] to [[season 27]]. Curran was credited on 306 episodes, writing 11 of them, including "[[I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can]]". "[[There Will Be Buds]]" was dedicated to him. Cancer.
*[[Dennis Snee]], 68 (died July 1, 2019) – Wrote the episode "[[Special Edna]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[J. Michael Mendel]], 54 (died September 23, 2019) – served as a producer from seasons 1-10. Also served as a producer for the "[[Rick and Morty couch gag]]" in [[season 26]]. "[[The Winter of Our Monetized Content]]" was dedicated to him. Natural causes.
*[[David Richardson]], 65 (died January 18, 2021) – supervising producer for [[season 5]] and [[season 6|6]] and writer of "[[Homer Loves Flanders]]". "[[Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars?]]" was dedicated to him. Heart failure.
*[[Marc Wilmore]], 57 (died January 30, 2021) – Writer and producer from seasons 13-27, credited on 302 episodes, writing 11 of them. Voiced [[Dr. Wilmore]] in "[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]". "[[Wad Goals]]" was dedicated to him. Complications from {{W|COVID-19}}.
*[[Frank Mula]], 71 (died December 17, 2021) – Writer and producer from seasons 3-5 and 10-12, credited on 80 episodes, writing 3 of them.
*[[Ron Zimmerman]], 64 (died July 28, 2022) – wrote the [[season 28]] episode "[[The Cad and the Hat]]".
*[[Brian McConnachie]], 81 (died January 5, 2024) – wrote the [[season 24]] episode "[[The Fabulous Faker Boy]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[Reid Harrison]], 65 (died January 15, 2024) – Writer from seasons 8-9 and 19, writing 2 of them, including "[[The Springfield Files]]".
*[[William Wright]] (died December 16, 2024) – Writer from seasons 19-21 and 26, writing 3 of them. "[[Bottle Episode]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Steve Pepoon]], 68 (died May 3, 2025) – wrote the [[season 2]] episode "[[Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment]]".
*[[Dan McGrath]], 61 (died November 14, 2025) – Writer from seasons 5-6, writing 4 of them, including "[[Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood]]" and "[[Bart of Darkness]]". "[[Aunt Misbehavin']]" was dedicated to him. Stroke.

==== Directors and animators ====
*[[Michael O'Conner]], 54 (died May 5, 1992) – O'Conner was a layout artist for season 1.
*[[Ray Johnson, Jr.]], 33 (died July 29, 1994) – Johnson was a layout artist.
*[[Jackie Banks]], 54 (died November 4, 1995) – Banks was an animation checker and scene planner, who worked on the show during seasons two, four, five and six. "[[Mother Simpson]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Constantin Mustatea]], 68 (died April 17, 1996) – was an animator for "[[Homer's Odyssey]]".
*[[Tom Coppola]] (died July 13, 1996) – was a layout artist.
*[[Ed DeMattia]], 82 (died January 6, 1997) – was an animator for 3 episodes.
*[[Phyllis Craig]], 67 (died May 18, 1997) – ink and paint supervisor for 61 episodes.
*[[Art Seidel]], 66 (died February 21, 1998) – Seidel was the first assistant director and unit production manager for the live-action segment at the end of "[[Treehouse of Horror VI]]".
*[[Lee Mishkin]], 74 (died June 19, 2001) – Animation timer for "[[Bart Gets Hit by a Car]]" and "[[Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment]]".
*[[Kent Holaday]], 49 (died June 22, 2001) – Holaday worked as a lip sync artist for the show. Thyroid condition.
*[[Ted Bemiller]], 79 (died October 26, 2003) – animation camera operator for 23 episodes.
*[[Barrington T. Bunce]], 60 (died June 14, 2005) – layout artist on "[[Homer's Night Out]]".
*[[James O'Brien]] (died July 26, 2005) – O'Brien was a layout artist and assistant director. "[[The Girl Who Slept Too Little]]" was dedicated to him. Melanoma.
*[[Maxine Markota]], 83 (died December 15, 2012) – Animation checker.
*[[Don Vanderbeek]], 64 (died January 31, 2014) – Background layout artist. Esophageal cancer.
*[[Paul Gruwell]], 80 (died November 4, 2014) – Animation timer for "[[Lost Our Lisa]]".
*[[Chris Moeller]], 47 (died December 31, 2014) – Storyboard artist for nine episodes. ALS.
*[[Cliff Voorhees]] (died April 6, 2015) – Background layout artist for three episodes.
*[[Richard Manginsay]], 43 (died August 13, 2015) – Layout artist and assistant director. Cancer.
*[[Gary Hoffman]], 78 (died April 15, 2016) – Background artist for seven episodes.
*[[Julia Kalantarova]], 45 (died September 27, 2016) – Background painter and color stylist.
*[[Sooan Kim]], 62 (died January 20, 2017) – Character layout artist.
*[[Merle Welton]] (died April 11, 2017) – Animation checker.
*[[Jerry Richardson]], 52 (died May 17, 2018) – Background and storyboard artist.
*[[Domingo Rivera]] (died October 15, 2018) – Character layout artist.
*[[Christopher Reccardi]], 54 (died May 2, 2019) – Character layout artist for "[[Bart's Dog Gets an "F"]]". Heart attack.
*[[Ernesto Elicanal]] (died September 4, 2019) – Character layout artist.
*[[Cullen Blaine]], 85 (died December 2, 2020) – Layout artist and lip sync artist for season 1.
*[[Tuck Tucker]], 59 (died December 22, 2020) – Character layout artist and storyboard artist.
*[[Brenda Banks]], 72 (died December 30, 2020) – Animator for ''[[The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield]]'' and character layout artist for "[[Trash of the Titans]]" and "[[King of the Hill]]".
*[[Dale Baer]], 70 (died January 15, 2021) – Animator for the couch gag in "[[Fland Canyon]]". Complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
*[[Richard Bowman]], 69 (died March 19, 2021) – Overseas animation supervisor, sheet timer, and lip sync artist for season 1.
*[[Edwin E. Aguilar]], 46 (died April 10, 2021) – Character layout artist, storyboard artist and assistant director. "[[Panic on the Streets of Springfield]]" was dedicated to him. Cerebral thrombosis.
*[[Mike Camarillo]], 57 (died December 25, 2021) – Background cleanup artist from seasons one to three.
*[[David Schwartz]], 67 (died December 30, 2021) – Storyboard artist for three episodes.
*[[Ian Wilcox]], 66 (died April 30, 2022) – Background layout artist and background designer from season 17 to 30. "[[Marge the Meanie]]" was dedicated to him. Cancer.
*[[Laurie Hanson]], 90 (died August 2, 2022) – Animation checker for season 1.
*[[Jeff Howard]], 69 (died August 25, 2022) – Character layout artist and animation timer.
*[[Ralph Eggleston]], 56 (died August 28, 2022) – Storyboard artist for "[[Krusty Gets Busted]]". Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Bike Kinzle]], 69 (died March 6, 2023) – Color designer for "[[The Simpsons Guy]]", a ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'' crossover.
*[[Craig Armstrong]], 70 (died August 15, 2023) – Character layout artist.
*[[Istvan Majoros]], 72 (died September 27, 2023) – Character layout artist. "[[Do the Wrong Thing]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Sue Bielenberg]], 58 (died December 5, 2023) – Character layout artist, background layout artist and art director for ''[[The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield]]''.
*[[Michael Swanigan]], 67 (died September 24, 2024) – Layout artist for season 1.
*[[Shigeko Doyle]], 80 (died April 28, 2024) – Painter.
*[[Karenia Kaminski]] (died October 2025) – Layout artist for season 1.
*[[Christine Smith]], 52 (died December 13, 2025) – Animation timer for "[[The Simpsons Guy]]", a ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'' crossover. Cancer.

==== Other crew members ====
*[[Michael P. Schoenbrun]], 54 (died June 5, 1993) – Schoenbrun was Executive in Charge of Production at [[Gracie Films]]. "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Robert Glass]], 53 (died July 21, 1993) – was the sound re-recording mixer on "[[Lisa's First Word]]". Stabbed.
*[[Andy Houts]], 31 (died February 26, 1997) – was a production assistant for 20 episodes.
*[[Ron Scalera]], 49 (died April 21, 2010) – was the executive in charge of production of "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]". Heart attack.
*[[Daria Paris]], 60 (died October 2, 2010) – assistant to the executive producers in season 1; [[Sam Simon]]'s assistant from season 2 to 4. Cancer.
*[[Csaba Varga]], 66 (died June 15, 2012) – served as a producer for [[Varga Studios]] for the music video for ''[[Do the Bartman]]''.
*[[Richard Lorenzana]], 69 (died March 27, 2014) – Lorenzana served as the show's production accountant from 2009 until his death.
*[[Betty Chaplin]], 90 (died April 7, 2014) – served as a script supervisor for 2 episodes.
*[[Harold M. Schulweis]], 89 (died December 18, 2014) – was the special technical consultant on "[[Like Father, Like Clown]]".
*[[András Erkel]], 52 (died December 29, 2014) – served as a producer for [[Varga Studios]] for the music video for ''[[Do the Bartman]]''.
*[[Ray Colcord]], 66 (died February 5, 2016) – was a one time composer for "[[Dead Putting Society]]". Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Dell Hake]], 73 (died August 10, 2017) – was a conductor and orchestrator for many episodes between seasons 17 and 26.
*[[Rochelle Linder]], 59 (died August 27, 2017) – was an office manager for the "[[The Simpsons Guy]]", a ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'' crossover.
*[[Arthur B. Rubinstein]], 80 (died April 23, 2018) – composer for two episodes. Cancer.
*{{ap|Patrick Williams|composer}}, 79 (died July 25, 2018) – composer for the [[season 2]] episode "[[Simpson and Delilah]]". Cancer.
*[[Lolee Aries]], 61 (died July 10, 2018) – served as an animation producer and animation executive producer. Complications of lymphoma.
*[[Trista H. Navarro]], 43 (died February 6, 2019) – animation production manager, supervisor and associate for over 250 episodes. "[[The Clown Stays in the Picture]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Alan Decker]], 59 (died December 23, 2020) – served as a sound re-recording mixer for ''The Simpsons''.
*[[Tommy Morgan]], 89 (died June 23, 2022) – played the harmonica to the song "[[The Ballad of Jebediah Springfield]]" in the [[season 7]] episode "[[Lisa the Iconoclast]]".
*[[Terry Harrington]], 84 (died July 20, 2022) – provided the sounds of [[Lisa Simpson]]'s saxophone.
*[[Trixie Flynn]], 74 (died July 22, 2022) – served as an assistant to [[James L. Brooks]]. Respiratory failure.
*[[Chris Ledesma]], 64 (died December 16, 2022) – served as the music editor for the first 33 seasons. "[[My Life as a Vlog]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Jennifer Dolce]], 62 (died 2022) – served as an editor for 7 episodes.
*[[Anne Luiting]], 64 (died January 22, 2023) – served as a studio production manager and animation vice president of production.
*[[John Bush]], 69 (died November 23, 2023) – served as an animation executive producer. Complications of lymphoma.
*[[Gene Merlino]], 95 (died January 8, 2024) – served as the singer for "[[South of the Border]]" in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Kamp Krusty]]", "{{W2|Born Free|song}}" in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Whacking Day]]" and "[[Jellyfish]]" in the [[season 14]] episode "[[A Star Is Born Again]]". Natural causes.
*[[Jill Sobule]], 66 (died May 1, 2025) – served as the singer for "[[Lumberjill]]" in the [[season 31]] episode "[[Marge the Lumberjill]]". "[[Full Heart, Empty Pool]]" was dedicated to her. House fire.
*[[Alf Clausen]], 84 (died May 29, 2025) – composer for ''The Simpsons'' from [[season 2]] to [[Season 28|28]]. "[[Thrifty Ways to Thieve Your Mother]]" was dedicated to him. Progressive supranuclear palsy.
*[[Todd Jacobsen]], 61 (died August 22, 2025) – served as a production coordinator for [[season 1|seasons 1]] and [[Season 2|2]], as well as serving as a clean-up artist for ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. Kidney cancer.

=== Guest stars ===
*[[Audrey Meadows]], 73 (died February 3, 1996) – Voiced [[Beatrice Simmons|Beatrice "Bea" Simmons]] in "[[Old Money]]". Lung cancer.
*[[George Fenneman]], 77 (died May 29, 1997) – Appeared as the narrator in "[[Marge on the Lam]]". Emphysema.
*[[Linda McCartney]], 56 (died April 17, 1998) – Appeared as herself in "[[Lisa the Vegetarian]]". "[[Trash of the Titans]]" was dedicated to her. Breast and liver cancer.
*[[Jim Varney]], 50 (died February 10, 2000) – Played [[Cooder]] in "[[Bart Carny]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Tito Puente]], 77 (died May 31, 2000) – Appeared as himself in "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)]]" and "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]". Heart problem.
*[[Steve Allen]], 78 (died October 30, 2000) – Appeared as the "electronically altered" voice of Bart in "[[Separate Vocations]]" and as himself in "[['Round Springfield]]". Heart attack.
*[[Joe C.]], 26 (died November 16, 2000) – Appeared as himself in "[[Kill the Alligator and Run]]". Celiac disease
*[[Werner Klemperer]], 80 (died December 6, 2000) – Appeared as [[Colonel Klink]] from ''Hogan's Heroes'' in "[[The Last Temptation of Homer]]". Cancer.
*[[Joey Ramone]], 49 (died April 15, 2001) – Appeared as himself, with the rest of [[The Ramones]] in "[[Rosebud]]". Lymphoma.
*[[Jack Lemmon]], 76 (died June 27, 2001) – Voiced [[Frank Ormand]] in "[[The Twisted World of Marge Simpson]]". Bladder cancer.
*[[George Harrison]], 58 (died November 29, 2001) – Harrison played himself in "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]". "[[A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love]]" was dedicated to him. Lung and brain cancer.
*[[Ron Taylor]], 49 (died January 16, 2002) – Voiced [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] in "[[Moaning Lisa]]" and "[['Round Springfield]]". "[[Sweets and Sour Marge]]" was dedicated to him. Heart attack.
*[[Lawrence Tierney]], 82 (died February 26, 2002) – Played [[Don Brodka]] in "[[Marge Be Not Proud]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Stephen Jay Gould]], 60 (died May 20, 2002) – Appeared as himself in "[[Lisa the Skeptic]]". "[[Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge]]" was dedicated to him. Cancer.
*[[John Entwistle]], 57 (died June 27, 2002) – Appeared as himself, with the rest of [[The Who]] in "[[A Tale of Two Springfields]]". Drug induced heart attack.
*[[Rod Steiger]], 77 (died July 9, 2002) – Voiced [[Captain Tenille]] in "[[Simpson Tide]]". Pneumonia after gall bladder surgery.
*[[Chick Hearn]], 85 (died August 5, 2002 – Voiced the Announcer in "[[Homer Defined]]". Head injury from fall.
*[[Johnny Unitas]], 69 (died September 11, 2002) – Appeared as himself in "[[Homie the Clown]]". Heart attack.
*[[Barry White]], 58 (died July 4, 2003) – Appeared as himself in "[[Whacking Day]]" and "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Kidney failure.
*[[Bob Hope]], 100 (died July 27, 2003) – Appeared as himself in "[[Lisa the Beauty Queen]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Johnny Cash]], 71 (died September 12, 2003) – Voiced the [[Space Coyote]] in "[[El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer]]". Complications from diabetes.
*[[George Plimpton]], 76 (died September 29, 2003) – Appeared as himself in "[[I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can]]". Natural causes.
*[[Paul Winfield]], 64 (died March 7, 2004) – Voiced [[Lucius Sweet]] in "[[The Homer They Fall]]" and "[[The Trouble with Trillions]]". Heart attack.
*[[Isabel Sanford]], 86 (died July 9, 2004) – Appeared as herself in "[[Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore]]". Heart disease.
*[[Johnny Ramone]], 55 (died September 15, 2004) – Appeared as himself, with the rest of The Ramones in "[[Rosebud]]". Prostate cancer.
*[[Rodney Dangerfield]], 82 (died October 5, 2004) – Played [[Larry Burns]] in "[[Burns, Baby Burns]]". Complications from heart surgery.
*[[Johnny Carson]], 79 (died January 23, 2005) – Carson appeared as himself in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". "[[Mommie Beerest]]" was dedicated to him. Emphysema.
*[[Henry Corden]], 85 (died May 19, 2005) – Voiced Fred Flintstone in the episode "[[Sideshow Bob Roberts]]". Emphysema.
*[[Anne Bancroft]], 73 (died June 6, 2005) – Voiced [[Dr. Zweig]] in "[[Fear of Flying]]". Uterine cancer.
*[[Bob Denver]], 70 (died September 2, 2005) – Played himself in "[[Simpson Tide]]". Complications from throat cancer surgery.
*[[Dennis Weaver]], 81 (died February 24, 2006) – Played [[Buck McCoy]] in "[[The Lastest Gun in the West]]". Complications from cancer.
*[[James Brown]], 73 (died December 25, 2006) – Appeared as himself in "[[Bart's Inner Child]]". Heart failure induced by pneumonia.
*[[Tom Poston]], 85 (died April 20, 2007) – Appeared as the [[Capital City Goofball]] in "[[Dancin' Homer]]". Respiratory failure.
*[[Robert Goulet]], 73 (died October 30, 2007) – Appeared as himself in episode "[[$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)]]". Pulmonary fibrosis.
*[[George Carlin]], 71 (died June 22, 2008) – Voiced [[Munchie]] in "[[D'oh-in' in the Wind]]". Heart failure.
*[[Paul Newman]], 83 (died September 26, 2008) – Appeared as himself in "[[The Blunder Years]]". "[[Lost Verizon]]" was dedicated to his memory. Lung cancer.
*[[Eartha Kitt]], 81 (died December 25, 2008) – Appeared posthumously in a "[[Once Upon a Time in Springfield]]". Colon cancer.
*[[Patrick McGoohan]], 80 (died January 13, 2009) – Appeared as Number Six in "[[The Computer Wore Menace Shoes]]". Short illness.
*[[John Updike]], 76 (died January 27, 2009) – Appeared as himself in "[[Insane Clown Poppy]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Ed McMahon]], 86 (died June 23, 2009) – Appeared as himself in "[[Treehouse of Horror IX]]". Bone cancer and pneumonia.
*[[Michael Jackson]], 50 (died June 25, 2009) – Appeared as [[Leon Kompowsky]] in "[[Stark Raving Dad]]" and also co-wrote "[[Do the Bartman]]". A repeat of "[[Wedding for Disaster]]" was dedicated to him. Drug overdose induced cardiac arrest.
*[[Gary Coleman]], 42 (died May 28, 2010) – Appeared as himself in "[[Grift of the Magi]]". Archive audio of his performance was also used in "[[Behind the Laughter]]" and "[[A Tale of Two Springfields]]". Intercranial hemorrhage from fall.
*[[Robert Schimmel]], 60 (died September 3, 2010) – Appeared as a convict in "[[Pokey Mom]]". Car accident.
*[[Jack LaLanne]], 96 (died January 23, 2011) – Appeared as himself in "[[The Old Man and the "C" Student]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Elizabeth Taylor]], 79 (died March 23, 2011) – Voiced [[Maggie]] in "[[Lisa's First Word]]" and appeared as herself in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]"; "[[Love Is a Many-Strangled Thing]]" was dedicated to her. Heart failure.
*[[Clarence Clemons]], 69 (died June 18, 2011) – Narrated the episode "[[Grift of the Magi]]". Stroke.
*[[Charles Napier]], 75 (died October 5, 2011) – Voiced three different characters in four episodes, including the recurring character [[The Warden]]. Unknown cause.
*[[Joe Frazier]], 67 (died November 7, 2011) – Appeared as himself in the episodes "[[Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?]]" and "[[Homer's Paternity Coot]]". Liver cancer.
*[[Harry Morgan]], 96 (died December 7, 2011) – Appeared as his ''Dragnet'' character [[Bill Gannon]] in "[[Mother Simpson]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Tom Ardolino]], 56 (died January 6, 2012) – As [[NRBQ]]'s drummer, Ardolino performed with the rest of the band in three episodes. Diabetes.
*[[Dick Tufeld]], 85 (died January 22, 2012) – Tufeld reprised his role as the voice of the robot from the series ''[[Lost in Space]]'' in "[[Mayored to the Mob]]" and "[[Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore]]".
*[[Dick Clark]], 82 (died April 18, 2012) – Appeared as himself in "[[Treehouse of Horror X]]". Heart attack.
*[[Ernest Borgnine]], 95 (died July 8, 2012) – Appeared as himself in "[[Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood]]". Kidney failure.
*[[Gore Vidal]], 86 (died July 31, 2012) – Appeared as himself in "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Marvin Hamlisch]], 68 (died August 6, 2012) – Appeared posthumously as himself in "[[Gone Abie Gone]]". Multiple causes.
*[[Larry Hagman]], 81 (died November 23, 2012) – Voiced [[Wallace Brady]] in "[[The Monkey Suit]]". Throat cancer.
*[[Huell Howser]], 67 (died January 7, 2013) – Appeared as himself in "[[Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou?]]". "[[A Test Before Trying]]" was dedicated to him. Prostate cancer.
*[[Pat Summerall]], 82 (died April 16, 2013) – Appeared as himself in "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]". Cardiac arrest.
*[[Joyce Brothers]], 85 (died May 13, 2013) – Appeared as herself in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]". Respiratory failure.
*[[Cory Monteith]], 31 (died July 13, 2013) – Appeared as Flynn in "[[Elementary School Musical]]". Alcohol and drug overdose.
*[[Tom Clancy]], 66 (died October 1, 2013) – Appeared as himself in "[[Diatribe of a Mad Housewife]]". Brief illness.
*[[Mickey Rooney]], 93 (died April 6, 2014) – Appeared as himself in "[[Radioactive Man]]". Natural causes.
*[[Don Pardo]], 96 (died August 18, 2014) – Appeared as himself in "[[Moe Letter Blues]]" and "[[Moonshine River]]". Natural causes.
*[[Joan Rivers]], 81 (died September 4, 2014) – Voiced [[Annie Dubinsky]] in "[[The Ten-Per-Cent Solution]]". Heart failure.
*[[Jan Hooks]], 57 (died October 9, 2014) – Voiced [[Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon]] in six episodes, between seasons 9 and 14. "[[Super Franchise Me]]" was dedicated to her. Cancer.
*[[Leonard Nimoy]], 83 (died February 27, 2015) – Appeared as {{Ch|Leonard Nimoy|himself}} in "[[Marge vs. the Monorail]]" and "[[The Springfield Files]]". "[[The Princess Guide]]" was dedicated to him. {{W|Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease}}.
*[[Alex Rocco]], 79 (died July 18, 2015) – Voiced [[Roger Meyers, Jr.]] in three episodes.
*[[Merl Reagle]], 65 (died August 22, 2015) – Voiced {{Ch|Merl Reagle|himself}} in "[[Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words]]".
*[[Daryl Coley]], 60 (died March 16, 2016) – Voiced [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] in "[[Dancin' Homer]]".
*[[Garry Marshall]], 81 (died July 19, 2016) – Voiced [[Larry Kidkill]] in "[[Eight Misbehavin']]" and [[Sheldon Leavitt]] in "[[Homer the Father]]". Complications of pneumonia after suffering a stroke.
*[[Fyvush Finkel]], 93 (died August 14, 2016) – voiced {{Ch|Fyvush Finkel|himself}} in "[[Lisa's Sax]]".
*[[Janet Reno]], 78 (died November 7, 2016) – voiced {{Ch|Janet Reno|herself}} in "[[Dark Knight Court]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[Adam West]], 88 (died June 9, 2017) – voiced {{Ch|Adam West|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Mr. Plow]]" and reprised his role of [[Batman]] in the [[season 14]] episode "[[Large Marge]]". Also voiced Mayor Adam West in ''[[Family Guy]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s season 13 premiere "[[The Simpsons Guy]]", a ''[[The Simpsons]]''/''Family Guy'' crossover. Leukemia.
*[[Jack Ong]], 76 (died June 13, 2017) – voiced a [[Chinese fisherman]] in the [[season 9]] episode "[[Das Bus]]". Brain tumor.
*[[Martin Landau]], 89 (died July 15, 2017) – voiced [[The Great Raymondo]] in the [[season 22]] episode "[[The Great Simpsina]]". Heart attack.
*[[June Foray]], 99 (died July 26, 2017) – voiced a [[Babysitting receptionist|receptionist]] for the [[Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers Babysitting Service]] in the [[season 1]] episode "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]". Unknown.
*[[Jerry Lewis]], 91 (died August 20, 2017) – voiced [[Jonathan Frink, Sr.]] in the [[season 15]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XIV]]". End-stage cardiac disease and {{W|peripheral artery disease}}.
*[[Hugh Hefner]], 91 (died September 27, 2017) – voiced {{Ch|Hugh Hefner|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Natural causes.
*[[Tom Petty]], 66 (died October 2, 2017) – voiced {{Ch|Tom Petty|himself}} in the season 14 episode "[[How I Spent My Strummer Vacation]]". "[[Springfield Splendor]]" was dedicated to him. Cardiac arrest.
*[[Ray Thomas]], 74 (died January 4, 2018) – voiced {{Chs|The Moody Blues|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Viva Ned Flanders]]". Unknown causes.
*[[John Mahoney]], 77 (died February 4, 2018) – voiced [[Robert Terwilliger, Sr.]] in the [[season 19]] episode "[[Funeral for a Fiend]]". Short illness.
*[[Stephen Hawking]], 76 (died March 14, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Stephen Hawking|himself}} in several episodes. "[[Homer Is Where the Art Isn't]]" was dedicated to him. ALS.
*[[R. Lee Ermey]], 74 (died April 15, 2018) – voiced [[Leslie Hapablap]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]" and the [[season 26]] episode "[[Waiting for Duffman]]". "[[Lisa Gets the Blues]]" was dedicated to him. Complications from pneumonia.
*[[Carl Kasell]], 84 (died April 17, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Carl Kasell|himself}} in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Pay Pal]]". Complications of Alzheimer's disease.
*[[Tom Wolfe]], 87 (died May 14, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Tom Wolfe|himself}} in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]". "[[Flanders' Ladder]]" was dedicated to him. Infection.
*[[Anthony Bourdain]], 61 (died June 8, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Anthony Bourdain|himself}} in the [[season 23]] episode "[[The Food Wife]]". Suicide.
*[[Harlan Ellison]], 84 (died June 28, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Harlan Ellison|himself}} in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Married to the Blob]]".
*[[Stan Lee]], 95 (died November 12, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Stan Lee|himself}} in the [[season 13]] episode "[[I Am Furious (Yellow)]]", the [[season 25]] episode "[[Married to the Blob]]" and the [[couch gag]] for the [[season 28]] episode "[[The Caper Chase]]". "[[Werking Mom]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Ricky Jay]], 72 (died November 24, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Ricky Jay|himself}} in the [[season 22]] episode "[[The Great Simpsina]]". "[[Daddicus Finch]]" was dedicated to him. Natural causes.
*[[Penny Marshall]], 76 (died December 17, 2018) – voiced [[Lucille Botzcowski]] in the [[season 1]] episode "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]". Complications of diabetes.
*[[Luke Perry]], 52 (died March 4, 2019) – voiced {{Ch|Luke Perry|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". "[[I Want You (She's So Heavy)]]" was dedicated to him. Stroke.
*[[Tim Conway]], 85 (died May 14, 2019) – voiced {{Ch|Tim Conway|himself}} in the [[season 8]] episode "[[The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase]]". Complications from {{W|normal pressure hydrocephalus}}.
*[[Valerie Harper]], 80 (died August 30, 2019) – voiced several characters starting in [[season 24]] and then again in [[season 28]]-[[Season 29|29]]. Lung cancer.
*[[Robert Forster]], 78 (died October 11, 2019) – voiced [[Lucky Jim]] in the [[season 20]] episode "[[Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes]]". Brain cancer.
*[[Robert Evans]], 89 (died October 26, 2019) – voiced {{Ch|Robert Evans|himself}} in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Kill the Alligator and Run]]". Unknown causes.
*[[Jack Sheldon]], 88 (died December 27, 2019) – voiced [[Amendment To Be]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[The Day the Violence Died]]".
*[[John Baldessari]], 88 (died January 2, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|John Baldessari|himself}} in the [[season 29]] episode "[[3 Scenes Plus a Tag from a Marriage]]".
*[[Jack Burns]], 86, (died January 26, 2020) – voiced [[Edward Christian]] in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Beyond Blunderdome]]".
*[[Kirk Douglas]], 103, (died February 5, 2020) – voiced [[Chester Lampwick]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[The Day the Violence Died]]".
*[[James Lipton]], 93, (died March 2, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|James Lipton|himself}} in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Sweetest Apu]]" and the [[season 22]] episode "[[Homer the Father]]". "[[Screenless]]" was dedicated to him. Bladder cancer.
*[[Max von Sydow]], 90, (died March 8, 2020) – voiced [[Klaus Ziegler]] in the [[season 25]] episode "[[The War of Art]]". "[[Better Off Ned]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Little Richard]], 87, (died May 9, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|Little Richard|himself}} in the [[season 14]] episode "[[Special Edna]]". "[[The Way of the Dog]]" was dedicated to him. Bone cancer.
*[[Fred Willard]], 86, (died May 15, 2020) – voiced [[Wally Kogen]] in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]". Cardiac arrest, with coronary artery disease and myelodysplastic syndrome.
*[[Regis Philbin]], 88, (died July 24, 2020) – guest starred as {{Ch|Regis Philbin|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror IX]]", via live-action recording. Heart attack due to coronary artery disease.
*[[Alex Trebek]], 80, (died November 8, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|Alex Trebek|himself}} in the [[season 9]] episode "[[Miracle on Evergreen Terrace]]" and the [[season 24]] episode "[[Penny-Wiseguys]]". "[[Podcast News]]" was dedicated to him. Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Joan Kenley]] (died November 26, 2020) - voiced a [[telephone operator]] in the [[season 7]] episodes "[[Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily]]" and "[[King-Size Homer]]" and the [[season 9]] episode "[[The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson]]".
*[[David Lander]], 73, (died December 4, 2020) – voiced [[Squiggy]] in the [[season 14]] episode "[[Helter Shelter]]". Multiple sclerosis.
*[[Larry King]], 87 (died January 23, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|Larry King|himself}} in the [[season 2]] episode "[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]" and the [[season 6]] episode "[[Sideshow Bob Roberts]]". Sepsis.
*[[Cloris Leachman]], 94 (died January 27, 2021) – voiced [[Alice Glick]] in the [[season 2]] episode "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]". Complications from a stroke and COVID-19.
*[[George Segal]], 87 (died March 23, 2021) – voiced {{ap|Nick|Heartbreak Hotel}} in the [[season 30]] episode "[[Heartbreak Hotel]]". Complications from bypass surgery.
*[[Olympia Dukakis]], 89 (died May 1, 2021) – voiced [[Zelda]] in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Old Man and the Key]]". "[[Mother and Child Reunion]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Jackie Mason]], 93 (died July 24, 2021) – voiced [[Hyman Krustofsky]] in multiple episodes.
*[[Ed Asner]], 91 (died August 29, 2021) – voiced a [[Lifeways editor]] of the ''[[Springfield Shopper]]'' in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?]]". Natural causes.
*[[Graeme Edge]], 80 (died November 11, 2021) – voiced {{Chs|The Moody Blues|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Viva Ned Flanders]]".
*[[Stephen Sondheim]], 91 (died November 26, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|Stephen Sondheim|himself}} and wrote the music to the song "[[The Ballad of Buzz Cola]]" in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Yokel Chords]]". A rerun of "[[A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[John Madden]], 85 (died December 28, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|John Madden|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]". "[[The Longest Marge]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Betty White]], 99 (died December 31, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|Betty White|herself}} in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Missionary: Impossible]]" and the [[season 18]] episode "[[Homerazzi]]". A rerun of "[[Lisa's Belly]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Peter Bogdanovich]], 82 (died January 6, 2022) – voiced a [[psychologist]] in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Yokel Chords]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[Maggy Reno Hurchalla]], 81 (died February 19, 2022) – helped voice {{Ch|Janet Reno|her sister's character}} in the [[season 24]] episode "[[Dark Knight Court]]". Cardiac arrest.
*[[Ray Liotta]], 67 (died May 26, 2022) – voiced [[Morty Szyslak]] in the [[season 29]] episode "[[King Leer]]". A rerun of "[[My Octopus and a Teacher]]" was dedicated to him. Respiratory and acute heart failure.
*[[James Caan]], 82 (died July 6, 2022) – voiced {{Ch|James Caan|himself}} in the [[season 16]] episode "[[All's Fair in Oven War]]". Heart attack.
*[[Nichelle Nichols]], 89 (died July 30, 2022) – voiced {{Ch|Nichelle Nichols|herself}} in the [[season 15]] episode "[[Simple Simpson]]". Heart failure.
*[[David Crosby]], 81 (died January 18, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|David Crosby|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Marge in Chains]]" and the [[season 5]] episode "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]". "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" was dedicated to him. Long illness.
*[[Sal Bando]], 78 (died January 20, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Sal Bando|himself}} in the [[season 17]] episode "[[Regarding Margie]]". Cancer.
*[[Bill Saluga]], 85 (died March 28, 2023) – voiced [[Ray J. Johnson]] in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Old Man and the Key]]".
*[[Jerry Springer]], 79 (died April 27, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Jerry Springer|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror IX]]". Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Treat Williams]], 71 (died June 12, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Treat Williams|himself}} in the [[season 23]] episode "[[A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again]]". A rerun of "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" was dedicated to him. Motorcycle accident.
*[[Tony Bennett]], 96 (died July 21, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Tony Bennett|himself}} and sung "{{ap|Capital City|song}}" in the [[season 2]] episode "[[Dancin' Homer]]", the [[season 14]] episode "[[Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade]]", and the [[season 24]] episode "[[Whiskey Business]]". A rerun of "[[Carl Carlson Rides Again]]" was dedicated to him. Alzheimer's.
*[[William Friedkin]], 87 (died August 7, 2023) – voiced Dr. [[Kenneth Humphries]] in the [[season 29]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XXVIII]]". Heart failure and pneumonia.
*[[Suzanne Somers]], 76 (died October 15, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Suzanne Somers|herself}} in the [[season 7]] episode "[[The Day the Violence Died]]". "[[McMansion & Wife]]" was dedicated to her. Breast cancer.
*[[Matthew Perry]], 54 (died October 28, 2023) – voiced an [[Ultrahouse 3000]] voice option in the [[season 13]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]". Acute ketamine intoxication.
*[[Frances Sternhagen]], 93 (died November 27, 2023) – voiced [[Myrna Bellamy]] in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Frying Game]]". Natural causes.
*[[Norman Lear]], 101 (died December 5, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Norman Lear|himself}} in the [[season 29]] episode "[[Mr. Lisa's Opus]]". "[[Murder, She Boat]]" was dedicated to him. Natural causes.
*[[Tom Smothers]], 86 (died December 26, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Tom Smothers|himself}} in the [[season 21]] episode "[[Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou?]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Richard Lewis]], 76 (died February 27, 2024) – voiced [[Male Golem]] in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XVII]]". Heart attack.
*[[Donald Sutherland]], 88 (died June 20, 2024) – voiced [[Hollis Hurlbut]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[Lisa the Iconoclast]]". Long illness.
*[[Martin Mull]], 80 (died June 27, 2024) – voiced [[Seth]] in the [[season 10]] episode "[[D'oh-in' in the Wind]]". A rerun of "[[Clan of the Cave Mom]]" was dedicated to him. Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Bob Newhart]], 94 (died July 18, 2024) – voiced {{Ch|Bob Newhart|himself}} in the [[season 7]] episode "[[Bart the Fink]]". A rerun of "[[Night of the Living Wage]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[James Earl Jones]], 93 (died September 9, 2024) – voiced a [[removalist]], [[the Raven narrator]], and [[Serak the Preparer]] in the [[season 2]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror]]", [[Maggie Simpson]] in the [[season 6]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]", and narrated the [[season 9]] episode "[[Das Bus]]". A rerun of "[[Cremains of the Day]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Elwood Edwards]], 74 (died November 5, 2024) – voiced a [[virtual doctor]] in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Little Big Mom]]". Long illness.
*[[Jay North]], 73 (died April 6, 2025) – voiced {{Ch|Jay North|himself}} in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Take My Wife, Sleaze]]". Colorectal cancer.
*[[George Wendt]], 76 (died May 20, 2025) – voiced [[Norm Peterson]] in the [[season 6]] episode "[[Fear of Flying]]". A rerun of "[[Shoddy Heat]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Gailard Sartain]], 81 (died June 19, 2025) – voiced [[Big Daddy]] in the [[season 8]] episode "[[The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase]]".
*[[Jane Goodall]], 91 (died October 1, 2025) – voiced {{Ch|Jane Goodall|herself}} in the [[season 31]] episode "[[Gorillas on the Mast]]". Natural causes.
*[[John Lodge]], 82 (died October 10, 2025) – voiced {{Chs|The Moody Blues|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Viva Ned Flanders]]".
*[[Frank Gehry]], 96 (died December 5, 2025) - voiced {{Ch|Frank Gehry|himself}} in the [[season 16]] episode "[[The Seven-Beer Snitch]]". Respiratory issues.
*[[Rob Reiner]], 78 (died December 14, 2025) - voiced {{Ch|Rob Reiner|himself}} in the [[season 17]] episode "[[Million-Dollar Abie]]".

====Deleted scenes====
*{{W|Catherine O'Hara}}, 71 (died 30 January, 2026) - originally recorded the role of {{ap|Collette|Flaming Moe's}} in "[[Flaming Moe's]]" before she was redubbed with [[Jo Ann Harris]].<ref>Castellaneta, Dan. (2003). Commentary for "Flaming Moe's", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref> Brief illness

=== Archive footage ===

*[[Neil Armstrong]], 82 (died August 25, 2012) – Twice voiced himself via audio footage. Complications following surgery.

==''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''==
*{{W|Don LaFontaine}}, 68 (died September 1, 2008) – LaFontaine provided the voice over for the majority of the film's trailers. Complications from a {{W|pneumothorax}}.
*[[Kevyn L. Wallace]], 47 (died September 14, 2011) – Background layout artist for the film. Injuries sustained in car accident.
*[[Danny Taverna]], 67 (died January 2, 2015) – Background layout artist for the film.
*[[Maureen Mlynarczyk]], 47 (died February 16, 2020) – served as an additional timing director for the film. Colon cancer.
*[[Marsha Kramer]], 74 (died January 23, 2020) – served as part of the ADR loop group for the film.
*[[Marko Barrows]], 60 (died May 4, 2021) – Visual effects animator for the film.
*[[Susan Burke]], 67 (died January 11, 2023) – Animation checker for the film.

== Other franchise elements ==
The following people worked exclusively on an aspect of ''The Simpsons''' franchise independent of the series or film, such as the comics, albums or video games.

=== Comics ===
*[[Dan DeCarlo]], 82 (died December 18, 2001) – comic artist. Pneumonia.
*[[Al Williamson]], 79 (died June 12, 2010) – one time comic artist. Unknown causes.
*[[Gene Colan]], 84 (died June 23, 2011) – one time comic illustrator. Cancer and liver disease.
*[[Earl Kress]], 60 (died September 19, 2011) – comic book writer for [[Bongo Comics Group]].
*[[John Severin]], 90 (died February 12, 2012) – one time comic artist. Unknown causes.
*[[George Gladir]], 87 (died April 3, 2013) – writer for several comic stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Stan Goldberg]], 82 (died August 31, 2014) – one time penciler. Stroke.
*[[Murphy Anderson]], 89 (died October 22, 2015) – inker for ''[[The Thing in My Head!]]''. Heart failure.
*[[Lemmy]], 70 (died December 28, 2015) – writer for ''[[Homer Goes to Hell!]]''. Prostate cancer, congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia.
*[[Gary Glasberg]], 50 (died September 28, 2016) – writer for several comic stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Dan Spiegle]], 96 (died January 28, 2017) – guest artist for ''[[War Is Smelly!]]''. Unknown causes.
*[[Bernie Wrightson]], 68 (died March 18, 2017) – illustrated the comic story ''[[Squish Thing]]''. Brain cancer.
*[[Carolyn Kelly]] (died April 9, 2017) – penciller for two {{BSC}} stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Len Wein]], 69 (died September 10, 2017) – writer for multiple comic stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Batton Lash]], 65 (died January 12, 2019) – comic writer and artist. Brain cancer.
*[[Dan Nakrosis]], 57 (died July 21, 2020) – served as an inker for the ''[[Simpsons Comics]]'' story ''[[Mr. Sparkle: Destroy All Manga!]]''.
*[[Oscar González Loyo]], 61 (died February 7, 2021) – served as a penciller for Bongo Comics.
*[[Chris Yambar]], 59 (died March 27, 2021) – served as a writer for Bongo Comics.
*[[Ramona Fradon]], 97, (died February 24, 2024) – served as an inker for the ''[[Simpsons Super Spectacular]]'' story ''[[Mufelatto, the Aliment Man]]''.

=== Books ===
*[[Herb Trimpe]], 75 (died April 13, 2015) – served as the illustrator for "Attack of the 48 3/4 Ft. Woman" illustration in the book ''[[The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis]]''.

=== Albums ===
*[[David Cole]], 32 (died January 24, 1995) – Cole co-wrote the song "[[I Just Can't Help Myself]]" for ''[[The Yellow Album]]''. Complications from spinal meningitis.
*[[Floyd Cramer]], 64 (died December 31, 1997) – Crammer played piano on "[[Funny How Time Slips Away]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Lew McCreary]], 71 (died January 19, 1999) – played the trombone for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[David Frisina]], 86 (died November 1, 2000) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Harold Dicterow]], 81 (died December 1, 2000) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Myra Kestenbaum]], 69 (died November 6, 2001) – played the viola for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Cancer.
*[[Mike Rubin]], 88 (died November 23, 2001) – served as a musician contractor for the albums ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]'', ''[[Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Jon Clarke]], 54 (died June 9, 2005) – played woodwinds for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Gene Morford]], 66 (died August 27, 2005) – served as a singer for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Michael Botts]], 61 (died December 9, 2005) – Botts played drums on ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]'' and ''[[The Yellow Album]]''. Colon cancer.
*[[John Thomas Johnson]], 71 (died October 16, 2006) – played the tuba for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Complications of cancer and kidney failure.
*[[Dorothy Wade]], 83 (died February 2007) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Richard Joseph]], 53 (died April 23, 2007) – Additional engineer on "[[I Just Can't Help Myself]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Larry Corbett]], 54 (died December 20, 2008) – played the cello for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Don Palmer]], 78 (died March 22, 2009) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Ben Keith]], 73 (died July 26, 2010) – Keith played steel guitar on "[[Funny How Time Slips Away]]". Blood clot in the lung.
*[[Ronni Chasen]], 64 (died November 16, 2010) – was thanked by [[Hans Zimmer]] for the album ''[[The Simpsons Movie: The Music]]''. Homicide; gunshot.
*[[Harris Goldman]], 78 (died May 13, 2011) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Armen Garabedian]], 62 (died August 23, 2011) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Israel Baker]], 92 (died December 25, 2011) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Stroke.
*[[Andrew Gold]], 59 (died June 3, 2011) – Gold worked on ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]'' and ''[[The Yellow Album]]''. Heart failure.
*[[Bernard Kundell]], 98 (died 2012) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Warren Luening]], 70 (died March 18, 2012) – served as a trumpeter for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[B. B. King]], 89 (died May 14, 2015) – Played the guitar in the song "[[Born Under a Bad Sign]]" for ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]''. Complications from high blood pressure and diabetes.
*[[Jimmy Levine]], 61-62 (died August 9, 2016) – was thanked by [[Hans Zimmer]] for the album ''[[The Simpsons Movie: The Music]]''. Cancer.
*[[Chuck Berry]], 90 (died March 18, 2017) – wrote the song "[[School Day]]", which was covered in ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]''.
*[[Isabelle Daskoff]], 95 (died July 20, 2017) – played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Roger Neumann]], 77 (died November 28, 2018) – played woodwinds for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Gary Stewart]], 62 (died April 11, 2019) – served as an executive producer for the albums ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]'' and ''[[Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons]]''.
*[[Dr. John]], 77 (died June 6, 2019) – played a piano solo for the song "[[I Love to See You Smile]]" for ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]''. Heart attack.
*[[Tommy Morgan]], 89 (died June 23, 2022) – played the harmonica solo in the song "[[The Ballad of Jebediah Springfield]]" from the [[season 7]] episode "[[Lisa the Iconoclast]]".
*[[Vincent DeRosa]], 101 (died July 18, 2022) – played French horns for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Michael Lang]], 80 (died August 5, 2022) – played keyboard for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Lung cancer.
*[[Bryan Loren]], 59 (died January 28, 2026) – co-wrote the song ''[[Do the Bartman]]'' for ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]''.

=== Video games ===
*[[Bill Williams]], 37 (died May 28, 1998) – Was the original designer for ''[[The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare]]''. Cystic fibrosis.
*[[W. Marshall Rogers]], 57 (died March 25, 2007) – Worked with concept and design for ''[[Bartman Meets Radioactive Man]]''. Heart attack.

== Other related ==
The following people have had no direct employment on the series or franchise, but have been connected to it some way, such as appearing on something about the show.
*Homer Groening, 76 (died March 15, 1996) – [[Matt Groening]]'s father and the namesake of Homer. Cancer.
*Sunni Walton, 59 (died December 29, 1997) – Walton has no known direct connection to ''The Simpsons'', but the episode "[[This Little Wiggy]]" was "Dedicated to Sunni Walton O'Neil". Brain tumor.
*[[Ed Roth]], 69 (died April 4, 2004) – Unknown connection to ''Simpsons Comics''. Heart attack.
*[[Elsie Castellaneta]], 81 (died January 14, 2008) – [[Dan Castellaneta]]'s mother. "[[Mona Leaves-a]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Dora K. Warren]], 92 (died February 23, 2008) – [[Harry Shearer]]'s mother. "[[Mona Leaves-a]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Daryl Gates]], 83 (died April 16, 2010) – Appeared in the special ''[[Springfield's Most Wanted]]'', made to promote "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]", as himself. Blood cancer.
*Polly Platt, 72 (died July 27, 2011) – Gave [[James L. Brooks]] the ''[[Life in Hell]]'' cartoon "The Los Angeles Way of Death" by [[Matt Groening]] and suggested the two meet and that the characters be given their own show; the meeting spawned the ''[[The Tracey Ullman Show|Tracy Ullman Show shorts]]''. ALS.
*[[Robert Reno]], 72 (died July 7, 2012) – Guest stars [[Janet Reno]] and [[Maggy Reno Hurchalla]]'s brother. "[[Dark Knight Court]]" was dedicated to him. Complications of Alzheimer's disease.
*Margaret Groening, 94 (died April 22, 2013) – Matt Groening's mother and the namesake of Marge. Old age.
*[[Louis Castellaneta]], 99 (died August 15, 2014) – [[Dan Castellaneta]]'s father. "[[Clown in the Dumps]]" was dedicated in memory of him. Natural causes.
*[[Rusty Nails]], 87 (died July 28, 2015) – Was the clown who inspired [[Krusty the Clown]]. He was interviewed in ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]''. Congestive heart failure.
*[[David Kavner]], 98 (Died February 1, 2016) – [[Julie Kavner]]'s father. "{{LIITA}}" was dedicated to him. Unknown causes.
*[[George H. W. Bush]], 94 (died November 30, 2018) – appeared in ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]'' via archived recordings. {{W|Parkinson's disease}}.
*[[Double K]], 43 (died January 30, 2021) – appeared in the opening montage of ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]''.
*[[Dusty Hill]], (died July 28, 2021) – appeared in the opening montage of ''The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!''.
*[[David Davis]], 86 (died November 4, 2022) – [[Julie Kavner]]'s husband. "[[From Beer to Paternity]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Burt Bacharach]], 94 (died February 8, 2023) – wrote the song "{{W|(They Long To Be) Close to You}}", which was used in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'', and the song "{{W|That's What Friends Are For}}", which was used in ''[[The Simpsons Game]]''. Natural causes.
*[[Morgan Spurlock]], 53 (died May 23, 2024) – was the host of ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]'', as well as being the writer and director of the special. Cancer.
*[[Ruth Westheimer]], 96 (died July 12, 2024) – Sex therapist and talk show host. She was interviewed in ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]''.
*[[Bob Uecker]], 90 (died January 16, 2025) – Baseball player and broadcaster. He was interviewed in the documentary ''[[Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson]]''. Lung cancer.
*John Albarian, 58 (died December 2025) – served as the producer for the show's DVD commentaries. "[[Seperance]]" was dedicated to him.

== Foreign voice cast ==
=== Brazilian Portuguese dub (''Os Simpsons'') ===
*André Filho, 50 (died March 14, 1997) – dubbed the voice of Principal Skinner. Complications from AIDS.
*Nelly Amaral, 65 (died September 21, 2002) – dubbed the voice of [[Marge Simpson]] from [[season 11]] to [[season 13]]. Cancer.
*Arthur Costa Filho, 75 (died January 31, 2003) – dubbed the voice of [[Abraham Simpson]] from [[season 1]]. Heart attack.
*Paulo Flores, 58 (died May 12, 2003) – dubbed the voice of [[Julius Hibbert]] from [[season 8]] to [[season 14]]. Liver disease.
*Julio Cézar, 61 (died July 3, 2014) – dubbed the voices of [[Homer Simpson]] (seasons [[season 8|8]]-[[season 14|14]]), [[Abraham Simpson]] (seasons [[season 8|8]]-[[season 14|14]]) and [[Charles Montgomery Burns]] (seasons [[season 11|11]]-[[season 14|14]]). Stroke.
*Jomery Pozzoli, 86 (died July 26, 2014) – dubbed the voice of [[Charles Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]] from [[season 15]] to [[season 17]].
*Domício Costa, 87 (died March 5, 2016) – dubbed the voice of [[Charles Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]] in [[season 1]]. Heart attack.
*Miguel Rosenberg, 90 (died May 6, 2016) – dubbed the voice of [[Charles Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 8|8]] and [[season 18|18]]-[[season 25|25]]). Stroke.
*José Luiz Barbeito, 55 (died February 6, 2018) dubbed the voice of [[Clancy Wiggum]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 7]].
*Waldyr Sant'anna, 81 (died April 21, 2018) – dubbed the voices of [[Homer Simpson]] (seasons [[season 1|1]]-[[season 8|8]] and [[season 15|15]]-[[season 18|18]]) and [[Grandpa Simpson]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 8|8]] and [[season 15|15]]-[[season 18|18]]).
*Leonel Abrantes, 82 (died February 6, 2020) – dubbed the voice of [[Ned Flanders]] from [[season 7]] to [[season 30]].
*Christiane Louise, 49 (died July 19, 2021) – dubbed the voice of [[Edna Krabappel]] from [[season 8]] to [[season 31]]. Murdered.
*Júlio Chaves, 76 (died August 10, 2021) – dubbed the voice of [[Waylon Smithers, Jr.]].
*José Santa Cruz, 95 (died April 26, 2024) – dubbed the voice of [[Julius Hibbert|Dr. Hibbert]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 17]]. Parkinson's disease and bronchopneumonia.

=== Czech dub (''Simpsonovi'') ===
*Jiří Bruder, 86 (died May 31, 2014) – dubbed the voice of [[Krusty the Clown]]. Long illness.
*Bedřich Šetena, 75 (died April 3, 2015) – dubbed the voice of [[Mr. Burns]].
*Vladimir Fišer, 81 (died December 11, 2015) – dubbed the voice of [[Kent Brockman]].
*Helena Štáchová, 72 (died March 22, 2017) – dubbed the voices of [[Lisa Simpson]] and [[Maggie Simpson]]. Long illness.
*Vlastimil Bedrna, 89 (died March 6, 2018) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 12]].
*Zdenek Hess, 79 (died March 26, 2020) – dubbed the voices of [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Fat Tony]].
*Zdeněk Dolanský, 68 (died October 20, 2020) – dubbed the voice of [[Timothy Lovejoy, Jr.]] from [[season 13]] to [[season 20]].
*Vítězslav Bouchner, 74 (died January 13, 2022) – dubbed the voice of [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]].
*Dalimil Klapka, 89 (died June 14, 2022) – dubbed the voices of [[Grandpa Simpson]] and [[Principal Skinner]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 33]]. Cancer.
*Milan Slepička, 84 (died September 6, 2023) – dubbed the voices of Superintendent Chalmers (seasons [[season 12|12]]-[[season 34]]) and Mayor Quimby (seasons [[season 16|16]]-[[season 34]]).

=== French dub (''Les Simpson'') ===
==== {{ap|Les Simpson|Quebec|Canadian (Quebec)}} ====
*Julien Bessette, 69 (died March 27, 1999) – dubbed the voices of [[Cletus Spuckler]], [[Hans Moleman]], [[Jasper Beardley]] and [[Groundskeeper Willie]]. Throat cancer.
*Jean-Louis Millette, 64 (died September 29, 1999) – dubbed the voices of [[Abraham Simpson]], [[Apu]] and [[Smithers]]. Heart attack.
*Benoît Marleau, 72 (died June 3, 2009) – dubbed the voices of [[Moe Szyslak]] and [[Herman Hermann]] from ([[season 1]]) to ([[season 18]]).
*Ronald France, 75 (died June 17, 2011) – dubbed the voice of [[Sideshow Bob]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 22]]. Long illness.
*Louise Rémy, 77 (died July 3, 2016) – dubbed the voice of [[Edna Krabappel]] Heart attack.
*Hubert Gagnon, 72 (died June 7, 2020) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]]. Cancer.
*Yves Massicotte, 87 (died April 8, 2022) – dubbed the voices of [[Dr. Hibbert]] and [[Barney Gumble]].
*Edgar Fruitier, 94 (died November 29, 2024) - dubbed the voice of [[Mr. Burns]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 28]]. Cardiac arrest.
*Béatrice Picard, 96 (died December 9, 2025) – dubbed the voice of [[Marge Simpson]].

==== {{ap|Les Simpson|France|European (France)}} ====
*Michel Modo, 71 (died September 25, 2008) – dubbed the voices of [[Mr. Burns]], [[Skinner]], [[Krusty]], [[Chief Wiggum]], [[Kent Brockman]] and other characters from season 1 to season 19. Cancer.
*Patrick Guillemin, 60 (died August 21, 2011) – dubbed the voices of [[Ned Flanders]], [[Apu]], [[Smithers]], [[Barney]], [[Carl]] and other characters from season 1 to season 9. Heart attack.
*Gérard Rinaldi, 69 (died March 2, 2012) – dubbed the voices of [[Mr. Burns]], [[Skinner]], [[Krusty]], [[Chief Wiggum]], [[Kent Brockman]] and other characters. from [[season 19]] to [[season 23]]. Lymphoma.
*Daniel Beretta, 77 (died March 23, 2024) – dubbed the voice of [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.

=== [[Die Simpsons|German dub (''Die Simpsons'')]] ===
*Werner Abrolat, 73 (died August 24, 1997) – dubbed the voices of various characters from [[season 1]] to [[season 6]].
*Klaus Kessler (died 2002) – dubbed the voices of [[Carl Carlson]] and [[Lou]] from [[season 3]] to [[season 4]].
*Walter Reichelt, 79 (died July 2, 2002) – dubbed the voice of [[Grandpa Simpson]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 8]].
*Ulrich Bernsdorff, 73 (died January 12, 2003) – dubbed the voices of various characters.
*Gernot Duda, 76 (died December 14, 2004) – dubbed the voices of [[Barney Gumble]] (seasons [[season 1|1]]-[[season 14|14]]), [[Hans Moleman]] (seasons [[season 5|5]]-[[season 14|14]]) and [[Horatio McCallister|Captain McCallister]] (seasons [[season 5|5]]-[[season 14|14]]).
*Horst Raspe, 79 (died December 19, 2004) – dubbed the voices of [[Grandpa Simpson]] from [[season 10]] to [[season 15]] and other characters.
*Fred Klaus, 80-81 (died 2005) – dubbed the voice of [[Principal Skinner]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 13]].
*Elisabeth Volkmann, 70 (died July 27, 2006) – dubbed the voices of [[Marge]], [[Patty]] and [[Selma]].
*Ivar Combrinck, 63 (died September 15, 2006) – dubbed the voices of [[Timothy Lovejoy]], [[Jonathan Frink]], [[Bumblebee Man]], [[Sideshow Mel]] and other characters.
*Randolf Kronberg, 64 (died March 2, 2007) – dubbed the voices of Mayor Quimby from [[season 5]] to [[season 17]] and other characters.
*Fritz von Hardenberg, 56 (died December 2, 2010) – dubbed the voices of Dr. Hibbert (seasons [[season 10|10]]-[[season 15|15]]), Superintendent Chalmers (seasons [[season 9|9]]-[[season 15|15]]), Kirk van Houten (seasons [[season 10|10]]-[[season 15|15]]) and other characters.
*Reinhard Brock, 62 (died December 8, 2013) – dubbed the voices of various characters.
*Norbert Gastell, 86 (died November 26, 2015) – dubbed the voices of [[Homer Simpson]] and other characters. Stroke.
*Donald Arthur, 79 (died September 21, 2016) – dubbed the voice of [[Kent Brockman]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 27|27]]).
*Ulrich Frank, 74 (died April 17, 2017) – dubbed the voice of [[Ned Flanders]] from [[season 2]] to [[season 26]].
*Manfred Erdmann, 77 (died October 26, 2017) – dubbed the voices of [[Dr. Marvin Monroe]] and [[Comic Book Guy]].
*Bernd Simon, 71 (died November 27, 2017) – dubbed the voice of [[Moe Szyslak]]. Heart attack.
*Ulf-Jürgen Wagner, 76 (died August 16, 2021) – dubbed the voices of [[Lenny Leonard]] ([[season 3]]-[[season 32]]) and [[Lou]] ([[season 8]]-[[season 32]]).
*Erich Ludwig, 83 (died June 4, 2022) – dubbed the voices of [[Raphael]] and [[Hans Moleman]] from [[season 22]] to [[season 32]].
*William Cohn, 65 (died June 30, 2022) – dubbed the voices of [[Kent Brockman]] [[season 24|24]]) and [[Horatio McCallister|Captain McCallister]] (seasons [[season 15|15]]-[[season 24|24]]).
*Michael Rüth, 85 (died January 19, 2024) – dubbed the voices of [[Abraham Simpson]] (seasons [[season 16|16]]-[[season 24|24]]), [[Jasper Beardley]] (seasons [[season 15|15]]-[[season 24|24]]), [[Barney Gumble]] (seasons [[season 15|15]]-[[season 24|24]]), [[Hans Moleman]] (seasons [[season 15|15]]-[[season 24|24]]).
*Eva-Maria Lahl, 94 (died before June 3, 2024) – dubbed the voices of [[Agnes Skinner]] and [[Brandine Spuckler]] from [[season 14]] to [[Season 34]].

=== Hungarian dub (''A Simpson család'') ===
*Balázs Szuhay, 65 (died May 11, 2001) – dubbed the voice of [[Mr. Burns]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 8]]. Heart attack.
*György Vizy, 49 (died October 22, 2004) – dubbed the voice of [[Barney Gumble]].
*Sándor Lázár, 50 (died August 22, 2005) – dubbed the voice of [[Ned Flanders]]. Car accident.
*József Székhelyi, 71 (died August 22, 2018) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]]. Lung cancer.
*Roland Dam, 47 (died December 27, 2021) – dubbed the voice of [[Moe Szyslak]] from [[season 9]] to [[season 12]]. Complications from COVID-19.

=== Italian dub (''I Simpson'') ===
*Maurizio Romano, 37 (died September 20, 2003) – dubbed the voices of [[Lionel Hutz]] and [[Professor Frink]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 4|4]]). Car accident.
*Vittorio Amandola, 57 (died July 22, 2010) – dubbed the voice of [[Waylon Smithers]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 20]]. Cancer.
*Laura Latini, 42 (died August 19, 2012) – dubbed the voices of [[Ralph Wiggum]] (seasons [[season 1|1]]-[[season 9|9]]), [[Sherri]] and [[Terri]]. Cancer.
*Tonino Accolla, 64 (died July 14, 2013) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]]. Long illness.
*Piero Tiberi, 66 (died October 25, 2013) – dubbed the voices of [[Seymour Skinner]] and [[Captain McCallister]] in [[season 4]]. Long illness.
*Mario Milita, 94 (died August 22, 2017) – dubbed the voice of [[Abraham Simpson]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 22]]. Long illness.
*Roberto Draghetti, 59 (died July 24, 2020) – dubbed the voices of [[Fat Tony]] (seasons [[season 3|3-]][[season 31|31]]), [[Snake Jailbird]] and [[Superintendent Chalmers]] (seasons [[season 14|14]]-[[season 31]]). Heart attack.
*Nino D'Agata, 65 (died August 20, 2021) – dubbed the voice of Reverend Lovejoy.
*Angelo Nicotra, 75 (died March 8, 2024) – dubbed the voice of [[Superintendent Chalmers]] from [[season 5]] to [[season 7]].

=== Japanese dub (''ザ・シンプソンズ, Za shinpusonzu'') ===
*Kōichi Kitamura, 75 (died October 2, 2007) – dubbed the voice of [[Mr. Burns]]. Pneumonia.
*Junpei Takiguchi, 80 (died August 29, 2011) – dubbed the voice of [[Abraham Simpson]]. Stomach cancer.
*Sayuri Yamauchi, 55 (died March 7, 2012) – dubbed the voices of [[Maude Flanders]] and [[Itchy]]. Cancer.
*Tōru Ōhira, 86 (died April 12, 2016) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]]. Pneumonia.
*Tetsuya Asado, 83 (died November 15, 2018) – dubbed the voices of [[Lenny Leonard]], [[Cletus Spuckler]] and [[Hans Moleman]].
*Yuu Shimaka, 70 (died July 28, 2019) – dubbed the voice of [[Chief Wiggum]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 6]].
*Masahiro Anzai, 66 (died March 15, 2021) – dubbed the voices of [[Otto Mann]], [[Snake Jailbird]] and [[Nelson Muntz]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 6]]. Heart failure.
*Miyuki Ichijo, 76 (died October 24, 2023) – dubbed the voice of [[Marge Simpson]]. Multiple organ failure.
*Junko Hori, 89 (died November 18, 2024) - voiced Bart Simpson in seasons 1-14. Senility.

=== Polish dub (''Simpsonowie'') ===
*Joanna Wizmur, 50 (died February 22, 2008) – dubbed the voice of [[Bart Simpson]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. Cancer.
*Miłogost Reczek, 60 (died December 14, 2021) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. {{W|Multiple myeloma}}.

=== Russian dub (''Симпсоны'') ===
*Viktor Petrow, 67 (died November 28, 2007) – dubbed the voice of [[Fat Tony]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.
*Wladimir Ferapontow, 75 (died April 19, 2008) – dubbed the voice of [[Abraham Simpson]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.
*Alexander Kotov, 66 (died July 2, 2016) – dubbed the voice of [[Clancy Wiggum]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.
*Boris Bystrow, 79 (died August 17, 2024) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]] and [[Nick Riviera]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.

=== Spanish dub (''Los Simpson'') ===
==== {{ap|Los Simpson|Spain|European (Spain)}} ====
*Ángel Egido, 53 (died July 20, 2000) – dubbed the voices of [[Abraham Simpson]] and [[Waylon Smithers, Jr.|Waylon Smithers]].
*Carlos Revilla, 67 (died September 28, 2000) – dubbed the voice of [[Homer Simpson]]. Heart attack.
*Pedro Sempson, 90 (died May 24, 2009) – dubbed the voice of [[Mr. Burns]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 11]].
*Susana Canales, 87 (died March 22, 2021) – dubbed the voice of [[Edna Krabappel]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 2]].
*Luis Marín, 90 (died February 14, 2022) – dubbed the voices of [[Barney Gumble]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]], [[Hans Moleman]], [[Jasper]], [[Judge Snyder]] and various other characters.

==== {{ap|Los Simpson|Latin America|Latin American (Mexico)}}<ref>"The dub is made in [[Mexico]] but is distributed to the Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.</ref> ====
*Guillermo Romo, 70 (died October 8, 1993) – dubbed the voices of [[Kent Brockman]] and other characters from [[season 1]] to [[season 4]]. Complications from diabetes.
*Juan Felipe Preciado, 61 (died September 24, 1998) – dubbed the voices of [[Dr. Hibbert]] and other characters from [[season 6]] to [[season 9]]. Respiratory failure.
*Araceli de León, 48 (died October 2, 1999) – dubbed the voices of [[Rod Flanders]] (seasons [[Season 3|3]], [[Season 5|5]] and [[Season 6|6]]), [[Milhouse Van Houten]] ([[season 5]]), [[Martin Prince]] ([[season 9]] episodes "[[Das Bus]]" and "[[Lisa the Simpson]]") and other characters. Cardiac arrest.
*Eduardo Borja, 60 (died April 11, 2000) – dubbed the voices of [[Chief Wiggum]], [[Marvin Monroe|Dr. Marvin Monroe]], [[Dr. Hibbert]], [[Mayor Quimby]] and other characters from [[season 1]] to [[season 10]]. Stroke.
*Carlos Petrel, 76 (died September 17, 2000) – dubbed the voices of [[Abraham Simpson]] and other characters from [[season 1]] to [[season 11]]. Hepatic cirrhosis derived from hepatitis.
*José Carlos Moreno, 34 (died May 3, 2002) – dubbed the voices of {{Ch|Mel Gibson}} and other characters in [[season 11]]. Car accident.
*José María Iglesias, 62 (died July 24, 2005) – dubbed the voices of [[Sideshow Mel]], [[Sideshow Bob]], [[Blue-haired lawyer]] and other characters from [[season 5]] to [[season 8]]. He dubbed the voice of the Blue-haired lawyer again in [[season 12]]. Pulmonary embolism.
*Carmen Donna-Dío, 83 (died September 29, 2005) – dubbed the voices of [[Lunchlady Dora|Lunchlady Doris]] (seasons [[Season 3|3]]-[[Season 8|8]]), [[Selma Bouvier]] (seasons [[Season 9|9]]-[[Season 11|11]]) and other characters from [[season 3]] to [[season 11]]. Septic shock.
*Guadalupe Noel, 82 (died March 23, 2009) – dubbed the voices of [[Elizabeth Hoover]] and other characters from [[season 3]] to [[season 8]]. She also dubbed the voice of [[Barbara Bush]] in [[season 7]] episode "[[Two Bad Neighbors]]".
*Tito Reséndiz, 72 (died May 20, 2009) – dubbed the voices of [[Krusty the Clown]], [[Mayor Quimby]] and other characters from [[season 2]] to [[season 15]]. Lung cancer.
*Federico Romano, 77 (died June 2, 2010) – dubbed the voices of [[Superintendent Chalmers]], [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] ([[season 6]]) and other characters until [[season 15]]. He also dubbed the voice of {{Ch|George H. W. Bush}} in [[season 7]] episode "[[Two Bad Neighbors]]".
*Luis Alfonso Padilla, 51 (died May 12, 2012) – dubbed the voices of [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]], [[Otto Mann]] and other characters from [[season 16]] to [[season 23]]. He also dubbed the voices of [[Lenny Leonard]] from [[season 22]] to [[season 23]] and [[Moe Szyslak]] in [[Season 8]]. Pancreatic cancer.
*César Izaguirre, 64 (died May 28, 2015) – dubbed the voices of [[Moe Szyslak]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 4|4]]) and other characters from [[season 1]] to [[season 4]].
*Jesús Barrero, 57 (died February 16, 2016) – dubbed the voice of [[Carl Carlson]] in some episodes of the first 15 seasons. Lung cancer.
*Agustín Sauret, 89 (died January 25, 2017) – dubbed the voices of [[Ned Flanders]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 15|15]]), [[Seymour Skinner]] and other characters from [[season 1]] to [[season 15]]. Cardiac arrest.
*Erika Mireles, 68-69 (died July 18, 2017) – dubbed the voices of [[Selma Bouvier]], [[Patty Bouvier]] and [[Agnes Skinner]] from [[season 16]] to [[season 28]]. She also dubbed one [[Marge Simpson]]'s line in [[season 24]] episode "[[The Changing of the Guardian]]".
*Carlos Íñigo, 56 (died September 17, 2017) – dubbed the voices of [[Professor Frink]] (seasons [[season 3|3]]-[[season 14|14]]), [[Dolph Shapiro]] (seasons [[season 10|10]]-[[season 13|13]]) and other characters from [[season 1]] to [[season 14]]. Heart problem.
*Ángeles Bravo, 73 (died December 18, 2018) – dubbed the voices of [[Agnes Skinner]] and other characters from [[season 8]] to [[season 15]]. She also dubbed the voices of [[Medicine woman]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'', some characters in the first 2 episodes of [[season 19]] and [[Jacqueline Bouvier]] in [[season 27]] episode "[[Puffless]]". Respiratory failure.
*Gonzalo Curiel, 81 (died March 29, 2020) – dubbed the voices of [[Kent Brockman]] and other characters from [[season 5]] to [[season 26]] (except some episodes). Heart attack.
*Jorge Roldán, 68 (died June 17, 2020) – dubbed the voice of [[Chief Wiggum]] from [[season 11]] to [[season 26]].
*César Arias, 79 (died December 20, 2020) – dubbed the voices of various characters from [[season 2]] to [[season 15]]. Cardiac arrest.
*Julián Lavat, 65 (died January 29, 2021) – dubbed the voices of the [[The Rich Texan|Rich Texan]] (seasons [[Season 25|25]]-[[Season 31|31]]), [[Kodos Johnson]] (seasons [[Season 26|26]]-[[Season 31|31]]) and other characters from [[season 25]] to [[season 31]]. Complications from COVID-19.
*Ricardo Silva, 67 (died February 7, 2021) – dubbed the singing voice of {{Ch|"Weird Al" Yankovic}} in the song "[[Homer & Marge]]" from [[season 14]] episode "[[Three Gays of the Condo]]". Complications from COVID-19.
*Toni Rodríguez, 51 (died April 22, 2021) – dubbed the voice of [[Colin]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. Cancer.
*Gustavo Carrillo, 55 (died July 26, 2021) - dubbed the voices of various characters. Complications from COVID-19.
*Herman López, 60 (died December 19, 2021) – dubbed the voices of [[Otto Mann]] and additional voices from [[season 1]] to [[season 15]]. He also dubbed the voice of [[Morty Szyslak]] in [[Season 29]] episode "[[King Leer]]". Spinal disease.
*Nelly Horsman, 88 (died November 7, 2022) – dubbed the voice of [[Patty Bouvier]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 15]].
*Rubén Moya, 66 (died June 11, 2023) – dubbed the voice of [[Russ Cargill]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. Throat cancer.
*Adrián Fogarty, 55 (died April 22, 2024) – dubbed the voices of [[Herman Hermann]] ([[season 2]]), [[Artie Ziff]] ([[season 2]] episode "[[The Way We Was]]"), [[Dolph Shapiro]] (seasons [[Season 4|4]]-[[Season 7|7]]), [[Kearney Zzyzwicz]] ([[season 5]] episodes "[[Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood]]" and "[[The Last Temptation of Homer]]"), [[Paolo Paoletti]] ([[season 35]] episode "[[Lisa Gets an F1]]") and other characters from [[season 2]] to [[season 7]] and in the [[season 35]]. Heart attack.
*Nancy MacKenzie, 81 (died June 14, 2024) – dubbed the voice of [[Marge Simpson]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 15]]. Natural causes.

== Notes ==
{{Reflist}}

== See also ==
*[[List of dedicated episodes]]

== External links ==
*[http://www.simpsonsarchive.com/guides/departed.html Dearly Departed on the Simpsons] at [[The Simpsons Archive]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/search/common IMDb – Internet Movie Database]

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Intended guest stars

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The following is a list of people known to have been '''intended to guest star''' on the show, but for whatever reason, did not appear. Reasons include being cut from the episode, rejecting the show, dying before being able to record their part and not being approached, despite being in the initial plans.

== Cut ==
The following guest stars recorded a role that was cut or re-dubbed:

*{{W|Catherine O'Hara}} originally recorded the role of {{ap|Collette|Flaming Moe's}} in "[[Flaming Moe's]]" but the writer's decided her voice didn't fit the character and she was redubbed with [[Jo Ann Harris]].<ref>Castellaneta, Dan. (2003). Commentary for "Flaming Moe's", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|John Turturro}} originally recorded the role of [[Mr. Mitchell]] in "[[The Canine Mutiny]]"; some of the dialogue was re-written and Turturro was "pissy" about re-recording, so he was dropped and replaced by [[Dan Castellaneta]].<ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503761988850171905</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503762116201811968</ref>

*[[Robby Krieger]] of {{W|The Doors}} recorded a cameo for the episode "[[The Great Money Caper]]", but his part was cut because the writers felt his appearance seemed too forced. The scene was later included on the DVD.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2009|title=The Simpsons season 12 DVD commentary for the episode "The Great Money Caper"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Peter Wolf}} and {{W|Harry Hamlin}} were announced as guest stars for "[[Homerazzi]]" in the original Fox press release,<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Release from the Futon Critic |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20070302fox17 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref> but their parts were cut before broadcast.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter">Al Jean's Twitter (account closed)</ref>

*{{W|Isla Fisher}}'s part,<ref name="pig feces"/> {{W|Erin Brockovich}}'s role as herself,<ref name="pig feces">{{cite news | author = Dan Snierson | title = Homer's Odyssey | work = Entertainment Weekly | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20035285_20035331_20047512,00.html | accessdate=2007-07-20|date=2007-07-20}}</ref> and {{W|Minnie Driver}}'s appearance as a grievance counsellor in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' were all cut.<ref name=drivercut>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1558514/20070501/story.jhtml|title=Movie File: 'Dark Knight,' Christian Bale, 'Simpsons Movie' & More|accessdate=2007-05-08|author=Shawn Adler; Larry Carroll|date=2007-05-02|work=MTV}}</ref>

*[[Edward Norton]], who previously appeared on the show, had his lines in the movie as the panicky man crushed by the dome re-dubbed by Castellaneta.<ref name=TSM>{{cite video | people=Brooks, James L.; Groening, Matt; Jean, Al; Scully, Mike; Silverman, David; Castellaneta, Dan; Smith, Yeardley|date=2007|title=Audio commentary| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*A song about Alaska featuring music by {{ap|Dave Stewart|musician}} of {{W|Eurythmics}} was cut from the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/simpsons-comic-con-season-23/|title=10 things we learned about 'The Simpsons' at Comic-Con|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Snierson, Dan|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2011-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/dave_stewart.htm|title=A chat with Dave Stewart|author=Harris, Will|work=Bullz-Eye.com|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2006-10-10}}</ref>

*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}}'s part as himself in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" was cut.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin InsideTV - Aaron Sorkin to cameo on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE]</ref><ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>

*According to synopsis of "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" [[Kipp Lennon]] supposed to guest star as Italian American Singer, but his role was cut.<ref>[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20230203fox14/ The Futoncritic - "The Many Saints of Springfield Synopsis"]</ref>

== Replaced ==
The following people accepted a role on the show but did not record it and so were replaced by somebody else or the intended part was cut without being recorded.

*[[James Earl Jones]], who later made three guest appearances on the show, was initially lined up to voice [[Sideshow Bob]] in "[[Krusty Gets Busted]]" before [[Kelsey Grammer]] was selected.<ref name="BirdKGB">Bird, Brad. (2001). Commentary for "Krusty Gets Busted", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete First Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*[[Anthony Perkins]] agreed to voice the character of [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]" but died before the role could be recorded. [[Hank Azaria]] voiced Wolfe instead.<ref name="lets"/>
*[[Marv Albert]] was originally going to play [[Roy Firestone]]'s part as a sports radio host in "[[Bart Star]]", but was dropped following {{W|Marv Albert#Sexual assault charges|sexual assault charges}} that were made against him around the time the episode was in pre-production.<ref>{{cite video | people=Scully, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He later appeared "[[The Burns and the Bees]]".
*[[Christopher Walken]] agreed to voice himself in "[[Insane Clown Poppy]]" but, in the end, did not record the part and so was replaced by [[Jay Mohr]] doing an impression of Walken.<ref name="money">{{cite video | people=Maxtone-Graham, Ian|date=2009|title=The Simpsons The Complete Twelfth Season DVD commentary for the episode "Insane Clown Poppy"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
*[[Jim Carrey]] agreed to voice the [[singing railroad hobo]] in "[[Simpsons Tall Tales]]" but did not have time to record the part and so was replaced by [[Hank Azaria]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2009). Commentary for "Simpsons Tall Tales", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Frank Zappa}} was set to guest star but became too ill to record a part.<ref>{{cite news|title=Book my own band? Eat my shorts|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=2003-04-03|author=Tom Cox}}</ref>
*{{W|Mads Mikkelsen}} was stated in the press release for "[[Stew Lies]]" to voice [[Wilhelm von Wonthelm]].<ref name="StewLiesTFC">[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20250421fox14/ TheFutonCritic - "Stew Lies"]</ref> However, the character was voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]] in the final release.
*{{W|Bill Simmons}} was originally going to guest star in "[[Podcast News]]".<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20201022fox13/ The Futon Critic - "Podcast News"]</ref> However, his dialogue wasn't recorded due to the {{W|COVID-19 pandemic}}.<ref>Wikisimpsons DM with [[Matt Selman]]</ref>

== Turned down a role ==
*[[Bruce Springsteen]] rejected what became [[Sting]]'s part in "[[Radio Bart]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Radio Bart"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He previously rejected [[Larry King]]'s role in "[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]",<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2002|title=The Simpsons season 2 DVD commentary for the episode "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> and later rejected the chance to appear in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]".<ref name=dish/>

*{{W|Ryne Sandberg}} and [[Carlton Fisk]] turned down the chance to guest star in "[[Homer at the Bat]]",<ref>{{cite news|title=Hairy problem dogs mattingly Don gets a 'toon-up' on 'Simpsons' tonight|accessdate=2008-02-19|date=1992-02-20|author=Tim Kaiser|page=C2|publisher=The Evansville Courier}}</ref> as did [[Barry Bonds]] and {{W|Nolan Ryan}}.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/02/19/homer-at-the-bat-simpsons-baseball/</ref>

*[[Don Rickles]] rejected a role as himself in "[[New Kid on the Block]]" in what was to be the episode's original subplot. [[Homer]] was supposed to fight with Rickles after laughing execessively during a performance leading to them attending court. Rickles rejected because he didn't like his portrayal.<ref name="Rickles">{{cite video | people=O'Brien, Conan; Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike; Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season Commentary for the Episode "New Kid on the Block"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[George Takei]] (although he guest starred before and after) declined to appear as himself in "[[Marge vs. the Monorail]]" because he did not want to mock public transport. [[Leonard Nimoy]] accepted instead.<ref name=mono/>

*[[Tom Cruise]] rejected the part of {{ap|Tom|Brother from the Same Planet}} in "[[Brother from the Same Planet]]". [[Phil Hartman]] did the voice instead.<ref>Reiss, Mike (2004). Commentary for "Brother from the Same Planet", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. Twentieth Century Fox.</ref>

*Both [[Anthony Hopkins]] and [[Clint Eastwood]] turned down the part of the dentist [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]".<ref name="lets"/>

*{{W|O. J. Simpson}} rejected a part as a panelist on ''[[Smartline]]'' in "Last Exit to Springfield", a role filled by Dr. [[Joyce Brothers]].<ref name="lets">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Last Exit to Springfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*All then-living ex-Presidents of the United States ([[Ronald Reagan]], {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}, [[George H. W. Bush]], [[Jimmy Carter]] and [[Gerald Ford]]) were offered roles in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Only Reagan responded and he declined.<ref name=kgk>Jean, Al. (2004). DVD Commentary for "Krusty Gets Kancelled", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|The Rolling Stones}} (although [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]] later appeared on the show) and {{W|Wynonna Judd}} both turned down a part in "Krusty Gets Kancelled".<ref name=kgk/>

*{{W|Michael Caine}} turned down what became [[James Woods]]' part in "[[Homer and Apu]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Mirkin, David|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "Homer and Apu"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Richard Simmons]] wanted to guest star on the show, but rejected the role of the [[Robotic Richard Simmons|robotic version of himself]] in "[[Burns' Heir]]" because he didn't want to be a robot. The scene was later deleted but appeared in "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]".<ref>Mirkin, David. (2004). Commentary for "Burns' Heir", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Al Gore]] was approached to host "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]" but he declined.<ref name=nh/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/07/17/1995-07-17_the_veep_ignores_chance_to_p.html|title=The Veep Ignores Chance To Play With The Simpsons|date=1995-07-17|work=Daily News|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> Gore later approached the show in 2000 asking for a guest spot, but they rejected him.<ref>Chris Turner, ''Planet Simpson''</ref>

*{{W|William Hickey}} was the first choice for the role of [[Chester J. Lampwick]] in "[[The Day the Violence Died]]" but he turned the role down; he was replaced by [[Kirk Douglas]].<ref name=dayviolence/>

*[[David Brinkley]] declined to voice himself in "The Day the Violence Died"; Shearer stood in.<ref name=dayviolence>Oakley, Bill. (2005) Commentary for "The Day the Violence Died", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Courtney Love]] and {{W2|Hole|band}} declined roles in "[[Homerpalooza]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Keeler, Ken|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> As did {{W|Neil Young}} and {{W|Pearl Jam}}.<ref name=dylan>[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,292523,00.html HOMERIC VERSE] ''Entertainment Weekly''. Published May 10, 1996, Retrieved on February 8, 2007</ref>

*[[Bob Dylan]] rejected a part in "Homerpalooza" and was replaced by [[Peter Frampton]].<ref name=dylan/><ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He was also a possible choice for the [[Space Coyote]] in "[[El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer]]", but [[Johnny Cash]] accepted the part.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons The Complete Eighth Season DVD commentary for the episode "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Don King}} rejected a role in "[[The Homer They Fall]]". [[Paul Winfield]] appeared as the King-parody character [[Lucius Sweet]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "The Homer They Fall"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Sheryl Crow}} rejected the chance to sing "Can I Borrow a Feeling?" over the end credits of "[[A Milhouse Divided]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Oakley, Bill|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "A Milhouse Divided"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Quentin Tarantino]] was also asked to voice himself in "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious", but rejected the part, objecting to his lines. [[Dan Castellaneta]] voiced him instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Steve Martin]], who appeared the following season as [[Ray Patterson]], turned down the role of [[Frank Grimes]] in "[[Homer's Enemy]]". After [[Hank Azaria]]'s performance at the episode's table reading, attempts to find a guest star for the role were abandoned.<ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503777775677739008</ref> Had showrunners [[Bill Oakley]] and [[Josh Weinstein]] decided on a guest star, [[William H. Macy]] (who appeared during season 17) would have been approached, but they felt Azaria was a better fit.<ref name="Weinstein">{{cite video |people=Weinstein, Josh |date=2006 |title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Homer's Enemy" |medium=DVD |publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> According to Azaria, Macy was approached but was unable to record the role due to a scheduling conflict; Azaria based his performance on Macy.<ref>[http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/02/19/the-simpsons-500-episodes-hank-azaria/ Entertainment Weekly Pop Watch]</ref>

*[[Bruce Willis]] (approached for the second time) and {{W|Demi Moore}} rejected the role of the celebrity couple in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]". They were replaced by [[Alec Baldwin]] and [[Kim Basinger]].<ref name=dish>{{cite video | people=Appel, Richard|year=2007|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season Commentary for the Episode "When You Dish Upon a Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> According to [[Christian Roman]], {{W|Nicole Kidman}}<ref>{{cite news|title=The Simpsons seek Aussie Nicole Kidman|author=Jonathan Moran|work=Bulletin Wire|date=2006-03-31}}</ref> and Tom Cruise (for the second time) as well as {{W|Goldie Hawn}} and {{W|Kurt Russell}} rejected the role as well.<ref>http://www.animationnation.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=1;t=012543</ref>

*{{W|Howard Stern}} declined to play himself in "[[Monty Can't Buy Me Love]]". He was replaced by [[Michael McKean]] as the character [[Jerry Rude]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2007). Commentary for "Monty Can't Buy Me Love", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*The staff failed to get {{W2|Poison|band}} lead singer {{W|Brett Michaels}} to voice the lead singer of the Poison tribute band [[Cyanide]] in "[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]".<ref>Scully, Mike (2008). Commentary for "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge", in ''The Simpsons: The Eleventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|Shirley Temple}} was asked to portray [[Vicki Valentine]], but turned down the role.<ref>Mike Scully, "[[Last Tap Dance in Springfield]]" commentary</ref> {{W|Debbie Reynolds}} was also offered the part, before [[Tress MacNeille]] recorded it.<ref>https://twitter.com/scullymike/status/504307338086342656</ref>

*[[Kenny Rogers]] turned down the chance to play himself in "[[Behind the Laughter]]". This came even after his management had made the writers rewrite his part to remove references to KR Roasters. He was replaced by [[Willie Nelson]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Gran2/status/476109980982968322</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/504324121992257536</ref>

*For the role of the voice of the [[Ultrahouse]] in "[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]", [[Sean Connery]] was the initial choice. {{W|Lyle Lovett}} rejected the role, and {{W|Gary Oldman}} was also considered.<ref>{{cite video | people=Payne, Don|date=2010|title=The Simpsons season 13 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror XII"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> The part eventually went to [[Pierce Brosnan]].

*{{W|Michael Clarke Duncan}} declined to voice a character similar to his role as John Coffey in ''{{W|The Green Mile}}'' in the episode "[[The Frying Game]]".<ref name="Jean">Jean, Al. (2010). Commentary for "The Frying Game", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Tom Brokaw]] rejected the chance to play himself in "[[Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade]]" because he liked [[Harry Shearer]]'s impersonation of him.<ref>''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourteenth Season'' Commentary for the Episode "Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade"</ref>

*[[Harvey Fierstein]] was asked to return as [[Karl]] in "[[Three Gays of the Condo]]" but declined because the script didn't have "that ''Simpsons'' twist".<ref>Ortved, John. ''[[The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History]]'', 2009, Greystone Books ISBN - 978-1-55365-503-9 pp. 248–250</ref>

*{{W|Jon Bon Jovi}} rejected what became [[Jackson Browne]]'s role in "[[Brake My Wife, Please]]".<ref>''Simpsons Celebrity Friends'', Sky One</ref><ref name=var>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1</ref>

*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/>

*{{W|Christina Aguilera}} rejected what became [[Fantasia Barrino]]'s role in "[[A Star Is Torn]]".<ref>[http://www.simpsoncrazy.com/news/christina-aguilera-turned-down-simpsons-role Christina Aguilera turned down Simpsons role]</ref>

*{{W|James Gandolfini}} turned down a role in "[[The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer]]" because he didn't want to play a "hood".<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>

*{{W|Kurt Vonnegut}} turned down what became [[Gore Vidal]]'s part in "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]".<ref name="MichaelPriceTwitter">Michael Price's Twitter (account closed)</ref>

*{{W|George Clooney}} turned down a role in "[[The Wife Aquatic]]".<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>

*{{W|Brian Williams}} turned down [[Dan Rather]]'s role in "[[E Pluribus Wiggum]]".<ref name="MichaelPriceTwitter"/>

*[[Michelle Obama]] refused to play herself in "[[Stealing First Base]]"; [[Angela Bassett]] voiced her instead.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>

*[[Stephen King]] refused to guest star in "[[Not It]]" as a spooky gravedigger Homer would met.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1584340636987113472 Matt Selman's Twitter "Not It Stephen King Rejection"]</ref>

=== Unknown or unproduced episodes ===
*[[William Shatner]] declined a part at some point during the show's early period.<ref name=mono>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Marge vs. the Monorail"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He has been called the first person to reject the show.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike; Jean, Al; Archer, Wes|date=2001|title=The Simpsons The Complete First Season DVD commentary for the episode "The Call of the Simpsons"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
*[[Prince]] was lined up to appear in an [[unproduced episodes|unproduced]] sequel to "[[Stark Raving Dad]]" as [[Leon Kompowsky]]. Although he initially accepted it transpired that the script he received was not the one written by the staff and Prince refused to appear using the staff's script and so the episode was never made.<ref>Reiss, Mike. (2003). Easter Egg Commentary for "Stark Raving Dad", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Smokey Robinson}} rejected a part.<ref name=var/>
*[[Bill Clinton]] rejected the show,<ref name=reiss>http://web.archive.org/web/20081202204402/http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/mediarpt/stories/s1516933.htm</ref> as did [[George W. Bush]].<ref>http://www.simpsonschannel.com/news/monthly-archive-6-2005.html</ref>
*{{W|Kathy Bates}} rejected a role.<ref name=reiss/>
*[[Gregory Peck]] rejected a part.<ref name="Rickles"/>
*[[Tiger Woods]] rejected a role.<ref>"[[Blame It on Lisa]]" commentary</ref> I
*[[Martin Short]] rejected a role.<ref name="AlJeanTwitter"/>
*The Hemsworth brothers ({{W|Chris Hemsworth|Chris}}, {{W|Luke Hemsworth|Luke}} and {{W|Liam Hemsworth|Liam}}) had a part written for them, but they declined.<ref name="News.com Hemsworth">[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-simpsons-reveal-how-the-hemsworths-brothers-turned-them-down-for-a-cameo/news-story/599f9926bbc18a8177398e00593fe290 news.com.au - "The Simpsons reveal how the Hemsworths brothers turned them down for a cameo"]</ref>
*[[Hugh Jackman]] was approached for a role but he turned it down.<ref name="News.com Hemsworth"/>

== Reason unknown ==
*{{W|Sheldon Leonard}} was first choice for the role of [[Fat Tony]] in "[[Bart the Murderer]]" but he was unable to take the part.<ref name="btmcom">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart the Murderer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Faye Dunaway]] cancelled for an unspecified role in [[season 4]].<ref>Groening, Matt. (2005). Commentary for "[[King-Size Homer]]", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Matt Groening]] was told that if the restaurant chain Planet Hollywood appeared in an episode, its creators [[Bruce Willis]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] and [[Sylvester Stallone]] would guest star. The staff wrote it in as the subplot for the episode "[[$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)]]". For unknown reasons, the three could not appear and the plot was dropped.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "$pringfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> The subplot can be seen in the episode's original script.<ref name=origspring/>

*"$pringfield"'s original script indicates that [[Robert Goulet]]'s part was written for {{W|Wayne Newton}} and [[Gerry Cooney]]'s part was written for {{W|Marvelous Marvin Hagler}}.<ref name=origspring>[http://twitdoc.com/docview?doc=36378392&key=key-1kc4bdh38apcbcwh0ttu&usr=oakley76@gmail.com&lcl=oakley76@gmail.com/vzoyvhnt/GamblingEpisodeFIRSTDRAFT.pdf&hits=72&qs=kfw7bq] - Script uploaded to Twitter by [[Bill Oakley]]</ref>

*The writers were unable to get {{W|Shirley Bassey}} to record "[[Scorpio]]" at the end of "[[You Only Move Twice]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "You Only Move Twice"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*Several sources listed {{W|Robert Stack}} as (posthumously) guest starring in a season 15 episode,<ref>[http://animatedtv.about.com/cs/guests/a/guests03.htm "King of the Hill" and "Simpsons" Guest Stars]</ref> although he never appeared and there has been no official confirmation of whether he recorded a role or not.

*"[[Lost Verizon]]" was written with an intended guest spot for [[Matt Damon]] but he did not appear in the final episode.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071109122300/http://www.armyarcherd.com/2007/08/matt-damon---ba.html</ref>

*{{W|Kenneth Branagh}} was stated by [[Al Jean]] as guest starring in "[[In the Name of the Grandfather]]",<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/kenneth-branagh-lands-role-in-the-simpsons-13993631.html|title=Kenneth Branagh lands role in The Simpsons|work=Belfast Telegraph|accessdate=2009-02-28|date=2008-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-09-24-simpsons-20th-season_N.htm|title='The Simpsons' hits a landmark |author=Keveney, Bill|date=2008-09-26|accessdate=2009-02-28|work=USA Today}}</ref> but he did not appear for undisclosed reasons and his intended role was voiced by [[Colm Meaney]].<ref>{{Cite web|work=RTÉ Guide|url=http://www.rteguide.ie/2009/0316/star.html|title=The Simpsons|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-17}}</ref> [[Kathy Ireland]] was also listed in the Fox press release as appearing as herself; she appeared but a caption stated she refused to voice herself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review -- The Simpsons: "In the Name of the Grandfather"|url=http://firefox.org/news/articles/2620/1/Review----The-Simpsons-quotIn-the-Name-of-the-Grandfatherquot/Page1.html|author=Ponywether, Ariel|publisher=FireFox|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-23}}</ref>

*In the original Fox press release for "[[The Scorpion's Tale]]", [[Jackie Mason]] was announced as returning as [[Rabbi Krustofsky]] but did not appear.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z4&mo=2&d=27|title= = Schedule (February 27 - March 5)|publisher = FoxFlash}}</ref>

*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}} and [[Gordon Ramsay]] (for what would have been a second guest spot) were announced as appearing in "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]", though they did not appear in the actual episode.<ref>http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin/</ref>

*The Fox press release for season 25 stated that [[Christiane Amanpour]] (as well as Ramsay) would be guest starring in season 25. This did not happen.<ref>[https://archive.ph/lbtdn The Futon Critic - "Holidays of Future Passed" (Repeat) and Season 25 Press Release] (archived on archive.today)</ref>

== Not approached ==
The following were mooted by the writers for guest parts, but were not approached.
*{{W|Robert De Niro}} was intended to make an appearance in season 7 or 8 but no appropriate role was found.<ref name=nh>http://www.nohomers.net/showthread.php?t=51876</ref>

*{{W|Julie Andrews}} was initially penciled in to voice [[Shary Bobbins]] in "[[Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious]]" but the staff opted to use [[Maggie Roswell]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref><ref>Cartwright, Nancy. ''[[My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy]]'' ISBN 0-786-86696-9</ref>

*The writers originally drew up a list of ten British celebrities they wanted to appear in "[[The Regina Monologues]]".<ref name=ind>{{cite news|title=When Homer met Tony for tea and tourist tips at 10 Downing St|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/when-homer-met-tony-for-tea-and-tourist-tips-at-10-downing-st-757576.html|accessdate=2008-08-03|date=2003-11-22|work=The Independent|publisher= Independent News & Media|author=Burrell, Ian}}</ref> The script included a role for a musician; the staff had hoped to get [[David Bowie]] or {{W|Morrissey}} for the part but nothing came together.<ref name=ind/> [[David Beckham|David]] and {{W|Victoria Beckham}} were also originally sought to guest star in the episode, and would be seen bickering on the street. They were dropped after [[Tony Blair]] agreed to guest star,<ref name=ind/> and it was deemed that they were not famous enough in the United States and so were not approached.<ref name=ind/><ref>{{cite news|author= Staff writer|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_2937000/2937711.stm|title=D'oh! The Simpsons say no to Becks!|date=2003-04-10|accessdate=2007-04-06|work=Newsround|publisher=BBC}}</ref>

*If {{ap|Ronaldo|guest star}} had been unable to record his part in "[[Marge Gamer]]", {{W|Ronaldinho}} would have been approached instead.<ref>https://twitter.com/mrtimlong/status/505947022046687234</ref>

*[[Billie Eilish]] was planned to guest star and sing the intro music to the ''Guilty Grampa'' podcast of "[[Podcast News]]". However, the part was cut for time and the producers never reached out to her.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CesarWeGetIt/status/1431698288395227143?s=19 Cesar Mazariegos on Twitter - "Billie Eilish"]</ref>

== References ==
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The following is a list of people known to have been '''intended to guest star''' on the show, but for whatever reason, did not appear. Reasons include being cut from the episode, rejecting the show, dying before being able to record their part and not being approached, despite being in the initial plans.

== Cut ==
The following guest stars recorded a role that was cut or re-dubbed:

*{{W|Catherine O'Hara}} originally recorded the role of {{ap|Collette|Flaming Moe's}} in "[[Flaming Moe's]]" but the writer's decided her voice didn't fit the character and she was redubbed with [[Jo Ann Harris]].<ref>Castellaneta, Dan. (2003). Commentary for "Flaming Moe's", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|John Turturro}} originally recorded the role of [[Mr. Mitchell]] in "[[The Canine Mutiny]]"; some of the dialogue was re-written and Turturro was "pissy" about re-recording, so he was dropped and replaced by [[Dan Castellaneta]].<ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503761988850171905</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503762116201811968</ref>

*[[Robby Krieger]] of {{W|The Doors}} recorded a cameo for the episode "[[The Great Money Caper]]", but his part was cut because the writers felt his appearance seemed too forced. The scene was later included on the DVD.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2009|title=The Simpsons season 12 DVD commentary for the episode "The Great Money Caper"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Peter Wolf}} and {{W|Harry Hamlin}} were announced as guest stars for "[[Homerazzi]]" in the original Fox press release,<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Release from the Futon Critic |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20070302fox17 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref> but their parts were cut before broadcast.<ref>https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/505410986057031680</ref>

*{{W|Isla Fisher}}'s part,<ref name="pig feces"/> {{W|Erin Brockovich}}'s role as herself,<ref name="pig feces">{{cite news | author = Dan Snierson | title = Homer's Odyssey | work = Entertainment Weekly | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20035285_20035331_20047512,00.html | accessdate=2007-07-20|date=2007-07-20}}</ref> and {{W|Minnie Driver}}'s appearance as a grievance counsellor in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' were all cut.<ref name=drivercut>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1558514/20070501/story.jhtml|title=Movie File: 'Dark Knight,' Christian Bale, 'Simpsons Movie' & More|accessdate=2007-05-08|author=Shawn Adler; Larry Carroll|date=2007-05-02|work=MTV}}</ref>

*[[Edward Norton]], who previously appeared on the show, had his lines in the movie as the panicky man crushed by the dome re-dubbed by Castellaneta.<ref name=TSM>{{cite video | people=Brooks, James L.; Groening, Matt; Jean, Al; Scully, Mike; Silverman, David; Castellaneta, Dan; Smith, Yeardley|date=2007|title=Audio commentary| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*A song about Alaska featuring music by {{ap|Dave Stewart|musician}} of {{W|Eurythmics}} was cut from the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/simpsons-comic-con-season-23/|title=10 things we learned about 'The Simpsons' at Comic-Con|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Snierson, Dan|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2011-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/dave_stewart.htm|title=A chat with Dave Stewart|author=Harris, Will|work=Bullz-Eye.com|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2006-10-10}}</ref>

*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}}'s part as himself in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" was cut.<ref>[http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin InsideTV - Aaron Sorkin to cameo on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/538750333770403840 Al Jean - Twitter]</ref>

*According to synopsis of "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" [[Kipp Lennon]] supposed to guest star as Italian American Singer, but his role was cut.<ref>[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20230203fox14/ The Futoncritic - "The Many Saints of Springfield Synopsis"]</ref>

== Replaced ==
The following people accepted a role on the show but did not record it and so were replaced by somebody else or the intended part was cut without being recorded.

*[[James Earl Jones]], who later made three guest appearances on the show, was initially lined up to voice [[Sideshow Bob]] in "[[Krusty Gets Busted]]" before [[Kelsey Grammer]] was selected.<ref name="BirdKGB">Bird, Brad. (2001). Commentary for "Krusty Gets Busted", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete First Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*[[Anthony Perkins]] agreed to voice the character of [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]" but died before the role could be recorded. [[Hank Azaria]] voiced Wolfe instead.<ref name="lets"/>
*[[Marv Albert]] was originally going to play [[Roy Firestone]]'s part as a sports radio host in "[[Bart Star]]", but was dropped following {{W|Marv Albert#Sexual assault charges|sexual assault charges}} that were made against him around the time the episode was in pre-production.<ref>{{cite video | people=Scully, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He later appeared "[[The Burns and the Bees]]".
*[[Christopher Walken]] agreed to voice himself in "[[Insane Clown Poppy]]" but, in the end, did not record the part and so was replaced by [[Jay Mohr]] doing an impression of Walken.<ref name="money">{{cite video | people=Maxtone-Graham, Ian|date=2009|title=The Simpsons The Complete Twelfth Season DVD commentary for the episode "Insane Clown Poppy"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
*[[Jim Carrey]] agreed to voice the [[singing railroad hobo]] in "[[Simpsons Tall Tales]]" but did not have time to record the part and so was replaced by [[Hank Azaria]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2009). Commentary for "Simpsons Tall Tales", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Frank Zappa}} was set to guest star but became too ill to record a part.<ref>{{cite news|title=Book my own band? Eat my shorts|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=2003-04-03|author=Tom Cox}}</ref>
*{{W|Bill Simmons}} was originally going to guest star in "[[Podcast News]]".<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20201022fox13/ The Futon Critic - "Podcast News"]</ref> However, his dialogue wasn't recorded due to the {{W|COVID-19 pandemic}}.<ref>Wikisimpsons DM with [[Matt Selman]]</ref>

== Turned down a role ==
*[[Bruce Springsteen]] rejected what became [[Sting]]'s part in "[[Radio Bart]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Radio Bart"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He previously rejected [[Larry King]]'s role in "[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]",<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2002|title=The Simpsons season 2 DVD commentary for the episode "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> and later rejected the chance to appear in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]".<ref name=dish/>

*{{W|Ryne Sandberg}} and [[Carlton Fisk]] turned down the chance to guest star in "[[Homer at the Bat]]",<ref>{{cite news|title=Hairy problem dogs mattingly Don gets a 'toon-up' on 'Simpsons' tonight|accessdate=2008-02-19|date=1992-02-20|author=Tim Kaiser|page=C2|publisher=The Evansville Courier}}</ref> as did [[Barry Bonds]] and {{W|Nolan Ryan}}.<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/02/19/homer-at-the-bat-simpsons-baseball/</ref>

*[[Don Rickles]] rejected a role as himself in "[[New Kid on the Block]]" in what was to be the episode's original subplot. [[Homer]] was supposed to fight with Rickles after laughing execessively during a performance leading to them attending court. Rickles rejected because he didn't like his portrayal.<ref name="Rickles">{{cite video | people=O'Brien, Conan; Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike; Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season Commentary for the Episode "New Kid on the Block"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[George Takei]] (although he guest starred before and after) declined to appear as himself in "[[Marge vs. the Monorail]]" because he did not want to mock public transport. [[Leonard Nimoy]] accepted instead.<ref name=mono/>

*[[Tom Cruise]] rejected the part of {{ap|Tom|Brother from the Same Planet}} in "[[Brother from the Same Planet]]". [[Phil Hartman]] did the voice instead.<ref>Reiss, Mike (2004). Commentary for "Brother from the Same Planet", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. Twentieth Century Fox.</ref>

*Both [[Anthony Hopkins]] and [[Clint Eastwood]] turned down the part of the dentist [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]".<ref name="lets"/>

*{{W|O. J. Simpson}} rejected a part as a panelist on ''[[Smartline]]'' in "Last Exit to Springfield", a role filled by Dr. [[Joyce Brothers]].<ref name="lets">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Last Exit to Springfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*All then-living ex-Presidents of the United States ([[Ronald Reagan]], {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}, [[George H. W. Bush]], [[Jimmy Carter]] and [[Gerald Ford]]) were offered roles in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Only Reagan responded and he declined.<ref name=kgk>Jean, Al. (2004). DVD Commentary for "Krusty Gets Kancelled", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|The Rolling Stones}} (although [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]] later appeared on the show) and {{W|Wynonna Judd}} both turned down a part in "Krusty Gets Kancelled".<ref name=kgk/>

*{{W|Michael Caine}} turned down what became [[James Woods]]' part in "[[Homer and Apu]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Mirkin, David|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "Homer and Apu"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Richard Simmons]] wanted to guest star on the show, but rejected the role of the [[Robotic Richard Simmons|robotic version of himself]] in "[[Burns' Heir]]" because he didn't want to be a robot. The scene was later deleted but appeared in "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]".<ref>Mirkin, David. (2004). Commentary for "Burns' Heir", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Al Gore]] was approached to host "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]" but he declined.<ref name=nh/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/07/17/1995-07-17_the_veep_ignores_chance_to_p.html|title=The Veep Ignores Chance To Play With The Simpsons|date=1995-07-17|work=Daily News|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> Gore later approached the show in 2000 asking for a guest spot, but they rejected him.<ref>Chris Turner, ''Planet Simpson''</ref>

*{{W|William Hickey}} was the first choice for the role of [[Chester J. Lampwick]] in "[[The Day the Violence Died]]" but he turned the role down; he was replaced by [[Kirk Douglas]].<ref name=dayviolence/>

*[[David Brinkley]] declined to voice himself in "The Day the Violence Died"; Shearer stood in.<ref name=dayviolence>Oakley, Bill. (2005) Commentary for "The Day the Violence Died", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Courtney Love]] and {{W2|Hole|band}} declined roles in "[[Homerpalooza]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Keeler, Ken|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> As did {{W|Neil Young}} and {{W|Pearl Jam}}.<ref name=dylan>[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,292523,00.html HOMERIC VERSE] ''Entertainment Weekly''. Published May 10, 1996, Retrieved on February 8, 2007</ref>

*[[Bob Dylan]] rejected a part in "Homerpalooza" and was replaced by [[Peter Frampton]].<ref name=dylan/><ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He was also a possible choice for the [[Space Coyote]] in "[[El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer]]", but [[Johnny Cash]] accepted the part.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons The Complete Eighth Season DVD commentary for the episode "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Don King}} rejected a role in "[[The Homer They Fall]]". [[Paul Winfield]] appeared as the King-parody character [[Lucius Sweet]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "The Homer They Fall"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Sheryl Crow}} rejected the chance to sing "Can I Borrow a Feeling?" over the end credits of "[[A Milhouse Divided]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Oakley, Bill|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "A Milhouse Divided"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Quentin Tarantino]] was also asked to voice himself in "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious", but rejected the part, objecting to his lines. [[Dan Castellaneta]] voiced him instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Steve Martin]], who appeared the following season as [[Ray Patterson]], turned down the role of [[Frank Grimes]] in "[[Homer's Enemy]]". After [[Hank Azaria]]'s performance at the episode's table reading, attempts to find a guest star for the role were abandoned.<ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503777775677739008</ref> Had showrunners [[Bill Oakley]] and [[Josh Weinstein]] decided on a guest star, [[William H. Macy]] (who appeared during season 17) would have been approached, but they felt Azaria was a better fit.<ref name="Weinstein">{{cite video |people=Weinstein, Josh |date=2006 |title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Homer's Enemy" |medium=DVD |publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> According to Azaria, Macy was approached but was unable to record the role due to a scheduling conflict; Azaria based his performance on Macy.<ref>[http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/02/19/the-simpsons-500-episodes-hank-azaria/ Entertainment Weekly Pop Watch]</ref>

*[[Bruce Willis]] (approached for the second time) and {{W|Demi Moore}} rejected the role of the celebrity couple in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]". They were replaced by [[Alec Baldwin]] and [[Kim Basinger]].<ref name=dish>{{cite video | people=Appel, Richard|year=2007|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season Commentary for the Episode "When You Dish Upon a Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> According to [[Christian Roman]], {{W|Nicole Kidman}}<ref>{{cite news|title=The Simpsons seek Aussie Nicole Kidman|author=Jonathan Moran|work=Bulletin Wire|date=2006-03-31}}</ref> and Tom Cruise (for the second time) as well as {{W|Goldie Hawn}} and {{W|Kurt Russell}} rejected the role as well.<ref>http://www.animationnation.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=1;t=012543</ref>

*{{W|Howard Stern}} declined to play himself in "[[Monty Can't Buy Me Love]]". He was replaced by [[Michael McKean]] as the character [[Jerry Rude]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2007). Commentary for "Monty Can't Buy Me Love", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*The staff failed to get {{W2|Poison|band}} lead singer {{W|Brett Michaels}} to voice the lead singer of the Poison tribute band [[Cyanide]] in "[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]".<ref>Scully, Mike (2008). Commentary for "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge", in ''The Simpsons: The Eleventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|Shirley Temple}} was asked to portray [[Vicki Valentine]], but turned down the role.<ref>Mike Scully, "[[Last Tap Dance in Springfield]]" commentary</ref> {{W|Debbie Reynolds}} was also offered the part, before [[Tress MacNeille]] recorded it.<ref>https://twitter.com/scullymike/status/504307338086342656</ref>

*[[Kenny Rogers]] turned down the chance to play himself in "[[Behind the Laughter]]". This came even after his management had made the writers rewrite his part to remove references to KR Roasters. He was replaced by [[Willie Nelson]].<ref>https://twitter.com/Gran2/status/476109980982968322</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/504324121992257536</ref>

*For the role of the voice of the [[Ultrahouse]] in "[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]", [[Sean Connery]] was the initial choice. {{W|Lyle Lovett}} rejected the role, and {{W|Gary Oldman}} was also considered.<ref>{{cite video | people=Payne, Don|date=2010|title=The Simpsons season 13 DVD commentary for the episode "Treehouse of Horror XII"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> The part eventually went to [[Pierce Brosnan]].

*{{W|Michael Clarke Duncan}} declined to voice a character similar to his role as John Coffey in ''{{W|The Green Mile}}'' in the episode "[[The Frying Game]]".<ref name="Jean">Jean, Al. (2010). Commentary for "The Frying Game", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Tom Brokaw]] rejected the chance to play himself in "[[Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade]]" because he liked [[Harry Shearer]]'s impersonation of him.<ref>''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourteenth Season'' Commentary for the Episode "Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade"</ref>

*[[Harvey Fierstein]] was asked to return as [[Karl]] in "[[Three Gays of the Condo]]" but declined because the script didn't have "that ''Simpsons'' twist".<ref>Ortved, John. ''[[The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History]]'', 2009, Greystone Books ISBN - 978-1-55365-503-9 pp. 248–250</ref>

*{{W|Jon Bon Jovi}} rejected what became [[Jackson Browne]]'s role in "[[Brake My Wife, Please]]".<ref>''Simpsons Celebrity Friends'', Sky One</ref><ref name=var>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1</ref>

*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/>

*{{W|Christina Aguilera}} rejected what became [[Fantasia Barrino]]'s role in "[[A Star Is Torn]]".<ref>[http://www.simpsoncrazy.com/news/christina-aguilera-turned-down-simpsons-role Christina Aguilera turned down Simpsons role]</ref>

*{{W|James Gandolfini}} turned down a role in "[[The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer]]" because he didn't want to play a "hood".<ref>https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/505193671377969152</ref>

*{{W|Kurt Vonnegut}} turned down what became [[Gore Vidal]]'s part in "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]".<ref>https://twitter.com/mikepriceinla/status/505349671079145472</ref>

*{{W|George Clooney}} turned down a role in "[[The Wife Aquatic]]".<ref>https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/505344483664220160</ref>

*{{W|Brian Williams}} turned down [[Dan Rather]]'s role in "[[E Pluribus Wiggum]]".<ref>https://twitter.com/mikepriceinla/status/505582988998893568</ref>

*[[Michelle Obama]] refused to play herself in "[[Stealing First Base]]"; [[Angela Bassett]] voiced her instead.<ref>https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/505833089407258625</ref>

*[[Stephen King]] refused to guest star in "[[Not It]]" as a spooky gravedigger Homer would met.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mattselman/status/1584340636987113472 Matt Selman's Twitter "Not It Stephen King Rejection"]</ref>

=== Unknown or unproduced episodes ===
*[[William Shatner]] declined a part at some point during the show's early period.<ref name=mono>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Marge vs. the Monorail"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He has been called the first person to reject the show.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike; Jean, Al; Archer, Wes|date=2001|title=The Simpsons The Complete First Season DVD commentary for the episode "The Call of the Simpsons"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
*[[Prince]] was lined up to appear in an [[unproduced episodes|unproduced]] sequel to "[[Stark Raving Dad]]" as [[Leon Kompowsky]]. Although he initially accepted it transpired that the script he received was not the one written by the staff and Prince refused to appear using the staff's script and so the episode was never made.<ref>Reiss, Mike. (2003). Easter Egg Commentary for "Stark Raving Dad", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Smokey Robinson}} rejected a part.<ref name=var/>
*[[Bill Clinton]] rejected the show,<ref name=reiss>http://web.archive.org/web/20081202204402/http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/mediarpt/stories/s1516933.htm</ref> as did [[George W. Bush]].<ref>http://www.simpsonschannel.com/news/monthly-archive-6-2005.html</ref>
*{{W|Kathy Bates}} rejected a role.<ref name=reiss/>
*[[Gregory Peck]] rejected a part.<ref name="Rickles"/>
*[[Tiger Woods]] rejected a role.<ref>"[[Blame It on Lisa]]" commentary</ref> I
*[[Martin Short]] rejected a role.<ref name="jean">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/629305327935094784 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref>
*The Hemsworth brothers ({{W|Chris Hemsworth|Chris}}, {{W|Luke Hemsworth|Luke}} and {{W|Liam Hemsworth|Liam}}) had a part written for them, but they declined.<ref name="News.com Hemsworth">[http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/the-simpsons-reveal-how-the-hemsworths-brothers-turned-them-down-for-a-cameo/news-story/599f9926bbc18a8177398e00593fe290 news.com.au - "The Simpsons reveal how the Hemsworths brothers turned them down for a cameo"]</ref>
*[[Hugh Jackman]] was approached for a role but he turned it down.<ref name="News.com Hemsworth"/>

== Reason unknown ==
*{{W|Sheldon Leonard}} was first choice for the role of [[Fat Tony]] in "[[Bart the Murderer]]" but he was unable to take the part.<ref name="btmcom">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart the Murderer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Faye Dunaway]] cancelled for an unspecified role in [[season 4]].<ref>Groening, Matt. (2005). Commentary for "[[King-Size Homer]]", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Matt Groening]] was told that if the restaurant chain Planet Hollywood appeared in an episode, its creators [[Bruce Willis]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] and [[Sylvester Stallone]] would guest star. The staff wrote it in as the subplot for the episode "[[$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)]]". For unknown reasons, the three could not appear and the plot was dropped.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "$pringfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> The subplot can be seen in the episode's original script.<ref name=origspring/>

*"$pringfield"'s original script indicates that [[Robert Goulet]]'s part was written for {{W|Wayne Newton}} and [[Gerry Cooney]]'s part was written for {{W|Marvelous Marvin Hagler}}.<ref name=origspring>[http://twitdoc.com/docview?doc=36378392&key=key-1kc4bdh38apcbcwh0ttu&usr=oakley76@gmail.com&lcl=oakley76@gmail.com/vzoyvhnt/GamblingEpisodeFIRSTDRAFT.pdf&hits=72&qs=kfw7bq] - Script uploaded to Twitter by [[Bill Oakley]]</ref>

*The writers were unable to get {{W|Shirley Bassey}} to record "[[Scorpio]]" at the end of "[[You Only Move Twice]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "You Only Move Twice"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*Several sources listed {{W|Robert Stack}} as (posthumously) guest starring in a season 15 episode,<ref>[http://animatedtv.about.com/cs/guests/a/guests03.htm "King of the Hill" and "Simpsons" Guest Stars]</ref> although he never appeared and there has been no official confirmation of whether he recorded a role or not.

*"[[Lost Verizon]]" was written with an intended guest spot for [[Matt Damon]] but he did not appear in the final episode.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071109122300/http://www.armyarcherd.com/2007/08/matt-damon---ba.html</ref>

*{{W|Kenneth Branagh}} was stated by [[Al Jean]] as guest starring in "[[In the Name of the Grandfather]]",<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/kenneth-branagh-lands-role-in-the-simpsons-13993631.html|title=Kenneth Branagh lands role in The Simpsons|work=Belfast Telegraph|accessdate=2009-02-28|date=2008-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-09-24-simpsons-20th-season_N.htm|title='The Simpsons' hits a landmark |author=Keveney, Bill|date=2008-09-26|accessdate=2009-02-28|work=USA Today}}</ref> but he did not appear for undisclosed reasons and his intended role was voiced by [[Colm Meaney]].<ref>{{Cite web|work=RTÉ Guide|url=http://www.rteguide.ie/2009/0316/star.html|title=The Simpsons|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-17}}</ref> [[Kathy Ireland]] was also listed in the Fox press release as appearing as herself; she appeared but a caption stated she refused to voice herself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review -- The Simpsons: "In the Name of the Grandfather"|url=http://firefox.org/news/articles/2620/1/Review----The-Simpsons-quotIn-the-Name-of-the-Grandfatherquot/Page1.html|author=Ponywether, Ariel|publisher=FireFox|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-23}}</ref>

*In the original Fox press release for "[[The Scorpion's Tale]]", [[Jackie Mason]] was announced as returning as [[Rabbi Krustofsky]] but did not appear.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z4&mo=2&d=27|title= = Schedule (February 27 - March 5)|publisher = FoxFlash}}</ref>

*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}} and [[Gordon Ramsay]] (for what would have been a second guest spot) were announced as appearing in "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]", though they did not appear in the actual episode.<ref>http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin/</ref>

*The Fox press release for season 25 stated that [[Christiane Amanpour]] (as well as Ramsay) would be guest starring in season 25. This did not happen.<ref>[https://archive.ph/lbtdn The Futon Critic - "Holidays of Future Passed" (Repeat) and Season 25 Press Release] (archived on archive.today)</ref>

== Not approached ==
The following were mooted by the writers for guest parts, but were not approached.
*{{W|Robert De Niro}} was intended to make an appearance in season 7 or 8 but no appropriate role was found.<ref name=nh>http://www.nohomers.net/showthread.php?t=51876</ref>

*{{W|Julie Andrews}} was initially penciled in to voice [[Shary Bobbins]] in "[[Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious]]" but the staff opted to use [[Maggie Roswell]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref><ref>Cartwright, Nancy. ''[[My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy]]'' ISBN 0-786-86696-9</ref>

*The writers originally drew up a list of ten British celebrities they wanted to appear in "[[The Regina Monologues]]".<ref name=ind>{{cite news|title=When Homer met Tony for tea and tourist tips at 10 Downing St|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/when-homer-met-tony-for-tea-and-tourist-tips-at-10-downing-st-757576.html|accessdate=2008-08-03|date=2003-11-22|work=The Independent|publisher= Independent News & Media|author=Burrell, Ian}}</ref> The script included a role for a musician; the staff had hoped to get [[David Bowie]] or {{W|Morrissey}} for the part but nothing came together.<ref name=ind/> [[David Beckham|David]] and {{W|Victoria Beckham}} were also originally sought to guest star in the episode, and would be seen bickering on the street. They were dropped after [[Tony Blair]] agreed to guest star,<ref name=ind/> and it was deemed that they were not famous enough in the United States and so were not approached.<ref name=ind/><ref>{{cite news|author= Staff writer|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_2937000/2937711.stm|title=D'oh! The Simpsons say no to Becks!|date=2003-04-10|accessdate=2007-04-06|work=Newsround|publisher=BBC}}</ref>

*If {{ap|Ronaldo|guest star}} had been unable to record his part in "[[Marge Gamer]]", {{W|Ronaldinho}} would have been approached instead.<ref>https://twitter.com/mrtimlong/status/505947022046687234</ref>

*[[Billie Eilish]] was planned to guest star and sing the intro music to the ''Guilty Grampa'' podcast of "[[Podcast News]]". However, the part was cut for time and the producers never reached out to her.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CesarWeGetIt/status/1431698288395227143?s=19 Cesar Mazariegos on Twitter - "Billie Eilish"]</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Lists]]

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==Dry Cleaners==
The update log states: "Twelve-Day Dry Cleaners was correctly renamed to Springfield Dry Cleaner in the files to have The General do his Get Uniforms Dry Cleaned work correctly at the building and to have it appear in the Shattered Dreams Mystery Box." Does this mean the SD box for this event? Because I've just unlocked it and it's not included. [[User:Gran2|Gran2]] ([[User talk:Gran2|talk]]) 16:34, March 23, 2024 (EDT)
:No, it's in the "Strange City" SDMB but was misnamed there so it wasn't actually possible to get it from the box until this update fixed it. So it'll be available next time the Strange City theme comes along. [[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]] 16:40, March 23, 2024 (EDT)
::Ah, I was hoping that wasn't the case. Ah well, one day, thanks for clarifying. [[User:Gran2|Gran2]] ([[User talk:Gran2|talk]]) 19:28, March 23, 2024 (EDT)

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===Dry Cleaners===
The update log states: "Twelve-Day Dry Cleaners was correctly renamed to Springfield Dry Cleaner in the files to have The General do his Get Uniforms Dry Cleaned work correctly at the building and to have it appear in the Shattered Dreams Mystery Box." Does this mean the SD box for this event? Because I've just unlocked it and it's not included. [[User:Gran2|Gran2]] ([[User talk:Gran2|talk]]) 16:34, March 23, 2024 (EDT)

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[[File:Paulnewmandedication.png|thumb|right|Dedication to Paul Newman at the end of "[[Lost Verizon]]"]]
The following is a list of '''people who have worked on ''[[The Simpsons]]''''', both the show and other franchise elements, but later '''died'''. For the main series, the list includes deceased voice cast, staff and guest stars. Often, subsequent episodes have been dedicated to them. Those who have work on the show's comics, albums, video games and other related productions, are also included here.

To clarify, this list only includes people who died after their work on ''The Simpsons'' took place, for example:
*[[Eartha Kitt]] is included because she recorded a guest spot for the show, but died before it aired.
*[[Neil Armstrong]] is included because, although he did not knowingly make an appearance on the series, archive audio of his first steps on the moon were used by the show whilst he was still alive.
*[[Theodore Roosevelt]] is not included because the archive audio of his speeches were used in the show long after his death.
**Similarly, the writer [[Edgar Allan Poe]] was credited with co-writing "The Raven" section of "[[Treehouse of Horror]]", as this primarily consisted of the actual text of Poe's ''{{W|The Raven}}''. Poe died aged 40 on October 7, 1849 from unknown causes, some 141 years before the episode aired.

== The Simpsons ==
The following people have been credited with working on ''The Simpsons''. Several have worked on other aspects of the franchise as well, but they are principally associated with the TV show.

=== Cast ===
*[[Christopher Collins]], 44 (died June 12, 1994) – voiced [[Mr. Burns]] in the episode "[[Homer's Odyssey]]" and the host of ''[[America's Most Armed and Dangerous presenter|America's Most Armed and Dangerous]]'' in "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]", before leaving the show. Cerebral hemorrhage.
*[[Doris Grau]], 71 (died December 30, 1995) – Grau provided the voice of [[Lunchlady Doris]] and several minor parts, appearing in 23 episodes, between seasons 2 and 9. She had previously served as a script supervisor. Lunchlady Doris was initially retired, but has since made appearances and now being voiced by [[Tress MacNeille]]. "[[Team Homer]]" was dedicated to her. Emphysema.
*[[Phil Hartman]], 49 (died May 28, 1998) – Hartman regularly provided the voices of [[Troy McClure]] and [[Lionel Hutz]] as well as other minor one-time parts such as [[Lyle Lanley]] and [[Evan Conover]], appearing in 52 episodes, between seasons 2 and 9. Following his murder, his characters were retired and "[[Bart the Mother]]" was dedicated to him. Homicide; gunshot.
*[[Marcia Wallace]], 70 (died October 25, 2013) – Wallace regularly provided the voice of [[Edna Krabappel]], appearing in over 170 episodes, between seasons 1 and 25. "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]" had the chalkboard gag dedicated to her, and also contained a dedication at the end of the episode in its original airing. "[[White Christmas Blues]]" also had a small tribute to both her and [[Don Payne]] on the opening sequence. In "[[The Man Who Grew Too Much]]" Wallace and her character were retired with a special clip at the end of the episode. Combination of breast cancer, pneumonia, and sepsis.
*[[Russi Taylor]], 75 (died July 26, 2019) – voiced [[Martin Prince]], [[Sherri]], [[Terri]] and [[Üter Zörker]] among other characters. Her characters were taken over by [[Grey DeLisle]] starting with [[season 31]]. A rerun of "[[Werking Mom]]" was dedicated to her. Colorectal cancer.

=== Crew ===
==== Writers and producers ====
*[[Thomas Chastain]], 73 (died September 1, 1994) – Co-wrote the story of the episode "[[Black Widower]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Don Payne]], 48 (died March 26, 2013) – Payne served as a writer, producer, supervising producer, co-executive producer and consulting producer on the show, between seasons 11 and 25. He was credited on 113 episodes, writing 16 of them, including "[[Insane Clown Poppy]]" (amongst many co-written with [[John Frink]]), "[[Thank God It's Doomsday]]" and "[[Fraudcast News]]". His most recent aired credit at the time of his death was as a consulting producer on "[[Dark Knight Court]]", but two episodes which he wrote, "[[White Christmas Blues]]" and "[[Labor Pains]]", aired after his death. Bone cancer.
*[[Steve Viksten]], 53 (died June 23, 2014) – Co-wrote the episode "[[Homer Scissorhands]]" with [[Peter Gaffney]].
*[[Sam Simon]], 59 (died March 8, 2015) – Simon co-created and developed ''The Simpsons'' with [[Matt Groening]] and [[James L. Brooks]]. He served as the showrunner for seasons 1 and 2 and remained on staff as a writer and producer until the end of season 4. Simon assembled the show's initial writing team and designed characters such as [[Mr. Burns]] and [[Chief Wiggum]]. He co-wrote nine episodes, including "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]" and "[[Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish]]". He remained credited in his roles of developer, executive producer and character designer in every episode of the show. Colorectal cancer.
*[[Kevin Curran]], 59 (died October 25, 2016) – Served as a consultant for two episode during [[season 9]] before serving as a writer and producer from [[season 14]] to [[season 27]]. Curran was credited on 306 episodes, writing 11 of them, including "[[I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can]]". Cancer.
*[[Dennis Snee]], 68 (died July 1, 2019) – Wrote the episode "[[Special Edna]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[J. Michael Mendel]], 54 (died September 23, 2019) – served as a producer from seasons 1-10. Also served as a producer for the "[[Rick and Morty couch gag]]" in [[season 26]]. Natural causes.
*[[David Richardson]], 65 (died January 18, 2021) – supervising producer for [[season 5]] and [[season 6|6]] and writer of "[[Homer Loves Flanders]]". Heart failure.
*[[Marc Wilmore]], 57 (died January 30, 2021) – Writer and producer from seasons 13-27, credited on 302 episodes, writing 11 of them. Voiced [[Dr. Wilmore]] in "[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]". Complications from {{W|COVID-19}}.
*[[Frank Mula]], 71 (died December 17, 2021) – Writer and producer from seasons 3-5 and 10-12, credited on 80 episodes, writing 3 of them.
*[[Ron Zimmerman]], 64 (died July 28, 2022) – wrote the [[season 28]] episode "[[The Cad and the Hat]]".
*[[Brian McConnachie]], 81 (died January 5, 2024) – wrote the [[season 24]] episode "[[The Fabulous Faker Boy]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[Reid Harrison]], 65 (died 2024) – Writer from seasons 8-9 and 19, writing 2 of them, including "[[The Springfield Files]]".

==== Directors and animators ====
*[[Michael O'Conner]], 54 (died May 5, 1992) – O'Conner was a layout artist for season 1.
*[[Ray Johnson, Jr.]] (died 1994) – Johnson was a layout artist.
*[[Jackie Banks]], 54 (died November 4, 1995) – Banks was an Animation checker and scene planner, who worked on the show during seasons two, four, five and six. "[[Mother Simpson]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Constantin Mustatea]], 68 (died April 17, 1996) – was an animator for "[[Homer's Odyssey]]".
*[[Tom Coppola]] (died July 13, 1996) – was a layout artist.
*[[Ed DeMattia]], 82 (died January 6, 1997) – was an animator for 3 episodes.
*[[Phyllis Craig]], 67 (died May 18, 1997) – ink and paint supervisor for 61 episodes.
*[[Art Seidel]], 66 (died February 21, 1998) – Seidel was the first assistant director and unit production manager for the live-action segment at the end of "[[Treehouse of Horror VI]]".
*[[Lee Mishkin]], 74 (died June 19, 2001) – Animation timer for "[[Bart Gets Hit by a Car]]" and "[[Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment]]".
*[[Kent Holaday]], 49 (died June 22, 2001) – Holaday worked as a lip sync artist for the show. Thyroid condition.
*[[Ted Bemiller]], 79 (died October 26, 2003) – animation camera operator for 23 episodes.
*[[Barrington T. Bunce]], 60 (died June 14, 2005) – layout artist on "[[Homer's Night Out]]".
*[[James O'Brien]] (died July 26, 2005) – O'Brien was a layout artist and assistant director. "[[The Girl Who Slept Too Little]]" was dedicated to him. Melanoma.
*[[Maxine Markota]], 83 (died December 15, 2012) – Animation checker.
*[[Don Vanderbeek]], 64 (died January 31, 2014) – Background layout artist. Esophageal cancer.
*[[Paul Gruwell]], 80 (died November 4, 2014) – Animation timer for "[[Lost Our Lisa]]".
*[[Chris Moeller]], 47 (died December 31, 2014) – Storyboard artist for nine episodes. ALS.
*[[Cliff Voorhees]] (died April 6, 2015) – Background layout artist for three episodes.
*[[Richard Manginsay]], 43 (died August 13, 2015) – Layout artist and assistant director. Cancer.
*[[Julia Kalantarova]], 45 (died September 27, 2016) – Background painter and color stylist.
*[[Sooan Kim]], 62 (died January 20, 2017) – Character layout artist.
*[[Merle Welton]] (died April 11, 2017) – Animation checker.
*[[Jerry Richardson]] (died May 17, 2018) – Background and storyboard artist.
*[[Domingo Rivera]] (died October 15, 2018) – Character layout artist.
*[[Christopher Reccardi]], 54 (died May 2, 2019) – Character layout artist for "[[Bart's Dog Gets an "F"]]". Heart attack.
*[[Ernesto Elicanal]] (died September 4, 2019) – Character layout artist.
*[[Cullen Blaine]], 85 (died December 2, 2020) – Layout artist and lip sync artist for season 1.
*[[Tuck Tucker]], 59 (died December 22, 2020) – Character layout artist and storyboard artist.
*[[Brenda Banks]], 72 (died December 30, 2020) – Animator for ''[[The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield]]'' and character layout artist for "[[Trash of the Titans]]" and "[[King of the Hill]]".
*[[Dale Baer]], 70 (died January 15, 2021) – Animator for the couch gag in "[[Fland Canyon]]". Complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
*[[Richard Bowman]], 69 (died March 19, 2021) – Overseas animation supervisor, sheet timer, and lip sync artist for season 1.
*[[Edwin E. Aguilar]], 46 (died April 10, 2021) – Character layout artist, storyboard artist and assistant director. "[[Panic on the Streets of Springfield]]" was dedicated to him. Cerebral thrombosis.
*[[Mike Camarillo]], 57 (died December 25, 2021) – Background cleanup artist from seasons one to three.
*[[David Schwartz]], 67 (died December 30, 2021) – Storyboard artist for three episodes.
*[[Ian Wilcox]], 66 (died April 30, 2022) – Background layout artist and background designer from season 17 to 30. "[[Marge the Meanie]]" was dedicated to him. Cancer.
*[[Laurie Hanson]], 90 (died August 2, 2022) – Animation checker for season 1.
*[[Jeff Howard]], 69 (died August 25, 2022) – Character layout artist and animation timer.
*[[Ralph Eggleston]], 56 (died August 28, 2022) – Storyboard artist for "[[Krusty Gets Busted]]". Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Bike Kinzle]], 69 (died March 6, 2023) – Color designer for "[[The Simpsons Guy]]", a ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'' crossover.
*[[Craig Armstrong]], 70 (died August 15, 2023) – Character layout artist.
*[[Istvan Majoros]], 72 (died September 27, 2023) – Character layout artist. "[[Do the Wrong Thing]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Sue Bielenberg]], 58 (died December 5, 2023) – Character layout artist, background layout artist and art director for ''[[The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield]]''.

==== Other crew members ====
*[[Michael P. Schoenbrun]], 54 (died June 5, 1993) – Schoenbrun was Executive in Charge of Production at [[Gracie Films]]. "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Robert Glass]], 53 (died July 21, 1993) – was the sound re-recording mixer on "[[Lisa's First Word]]". Stabbed.
*[[Andy Houts]], 31 (died February 26, 1997) – was a production assistant for 20 episodes.
*[[Ron Scalera]], 49 (died April 21, 2010) – was the executive in charge of production of "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]". Heart attack.
*[[Daria Paris]], 60 (died October 2, 2010) – assistant to the executive producers in season 1; [[Sam Simon]]'s assistant from season 2 to 4. Cancer.
*[[Csaba Varga]], 66 (died June 15, 2012) – served as a producer for [[Varga Studios]] for the music video for ''[[Do the Bartman]]''.
*[[Richard Lorenzana]], 69 (died March 27, 2014) – Lorenzana served as the show's production accountant from 2009 until his death.
*[[Harold M. Schulweis]], 89 (died December 18, 2014) – was the special technical consultant on "[[Like Father, Like Clown]]".
*[[András Erkel]], 52 (died December 29, 2014) – served as a producer for [[Varga Studios]] for the music video for ''[[Do the Bartman]]''.
*[[Ray Colcord]], 66 (died February 5, 2016) – was a one time composer for "[[Dead Putting Society]]". Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Dell Hake]], 73 (died August 10, 2017) – was a conductor and orchestrator for many episodes between seasons 17 and 26.
*[[Rochelle Linder]], 59 (died August 27, 2017) – was an office manager for the "[[The Simpsons Guy]]", a ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'' crossover.
*[[Arthur B. Rubinstein]], 80 (died April 23, 2018) – composer for two episodes. Cancer.
*{{ap|Patrick Williams|composer}}, 79 (died July 25, 2018) – composer for the [[season 2]] episode "[[Simpson and Delilah]]". Cancer.
*[[Lolee Aries]], 61 (died July 10, 2018) – served as an animation producer and animation executive producer. Complications of lymphoma.
*[[Trista H. Navarro]], 43 (died February 6, 2019) – animation production manager, supervisor and associate for over 250 episodes.
*[[Alan Decker]], 59 (died December 23, 2020) – served as a sound re-recording mixer for ''The Simpsons''.
*[[Tommy Morgan]], 89 (died June 23, 2022) – played the harmonica to the song "[[The Ballad of Jebediah Springfield]]" in the [[season 7]] episode "[[Lisa the Iconoclast]]".
*[[Terry Harrington]], 84 (died July 20, 2022) – provided the sounds of [[Lisa Simpson]]'s saxophone.
*[[Trixie Flynn]], 74 (died July 22, 2022) – served as an assistant to [[James L. Brooks]]. Respiratory failure.
*[[Chris Ledesma]], 64 (died December 16, 2022) – served as the music editor for the first 33 seasons. "[[My Life as a Vlog]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Jennifer Dolce]], 62 (died 2022) – served as an editor for 7 episodes.
*[[Anne Luiting]], 64 (died January 22, 2023) – served as a studio production manager and animation vice president of production.
*[[John Bush]], 69 (died November 23, 2023) – served as an animation executive producer. Complications of lymphoma.

=== Guest stars ===
*[[Audrey Meadows]], 73 (died February 3, 1996) – Voiced [[Beatrice Simmons|Beatrice "Bea" Simmons]] in "[[Old Money]]". Lung cancer.
*[[George Fenneman]], 77 (died May 29, 1997) – Appeared as the narrator in "[[Marge on the Lam]]". Emphysema.
*[[Linda McCartney]], 56 (died April 17, 1998) – Appeared as herself in "[[Lisa the Vegetarian]]". "[[Trash of the Titans]]" was dedicated to her. Breast and liver cancer.
*[[Jim Varney]], 50 (died February 10, 2000) – Played [[Cooder]] in "[[Bart Carny]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Tito Puente]], 77 (died May 31, 2000) – Appeared as himself in "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)]]" and "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]". Heart problem.
*[[Steve Allen]], 78 (died October 30, 2000) – Appeared as the "electronically altered" voice of Bart in "[[Separate Vocations]]" and as himself in "[['Round Springfield]]". Heart attack.
*[[Joe C.]], 26 (died November 16, 2000) – Appeared as himself in "[[Kill the Alligator and Run]]". Celiac disease
*[[Werner Klemperer]], 80 (died December 6, 2000) – Appeared as [[Colonel Klink]] from ''Hogan's Heroes'' in "[[The Last Temptation of Homer]]". Cancer.
*[[Joey Ramone]], 49 (died April 15, 2001) – Appeared as himself, with the rest of [[The Ramones]] in "[[Rosebud]]". Lymphoma.
*[[Jack Lemmon]], 76 (died June 27, 2001) – Voiced [[Frank Ormand]] in "[[The Twisted World of Marge Simpson]]". Bladder cancer.
*[[George Harrison]], 58 (died November 29, 2001) – Harrison played himself in "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]". "[[A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love]]" was dedicated to him. Lung and brain cancer.
*[[Ron Taylor]], 49 (died January 16, 2002) – Voiced [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] in "[[Moaning Lisa]]" and "[['Round Springfield]]". "[[Sweets and Sour Marge]]" was dedicated to him. Heart attack.
*[[Lawrence Tierney]], 82 (died February 26, 2002) – Played [[Don Brodka]] in "[[Marge Be Not Proud]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Stephen Jay Gould]], 60 (died May 20, 2002) – Appeared as himself in "[[Lisa the Skeptic]]". "[[Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge]]" was dedicated to him. Cancer.
*[[John Entwistle]], 57 (died June 27, 2002) – Appeared as himself, with the rest of [[The Who]] in "[[A Tale of Two Springfields]]". Drug induced heart attack.
*[[Rod Steiger]], 77 (died July 9, 2002) – Voiced [[Captain Tenille]] in "[[Simpson Tide]]". Pneumonia after gall bladder surgery.
*[[Chick Hearn]], 85 (died August 5, 2002 – Voiced the Announcer in "[[Homer Defined]]". Head injury from fall.
*[[Johnny Unitas]], 69 (died September 11, 2002) – Appeared as himself in "[[Homie the Clown]]". Heart attack.
*[[Barry White]], 58 (died July 4, 2003) – Appeared as himself in "[[Whacking Day]]" and "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Kidney failure.
*[[Bob Hope]], 100 (died July 27, 2003) – Appeared as himself in "[[Lisa the Beauty Queen]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Johnny Cash]], 71 (died September 12, 2003) – Voiced the [[Space Coyote]] in "[[El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer]]". Complications from diabetes.
*[[George Plimpton]], 76 (died September 29, 2003) – Appeared as himself in "[[I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can]]". Natural causes.
*[[Paul Winfield]], 64 (died March 7, 2004) – Voiced [[Lucius Sweet]] in "[[The Homer They Fall]]" and "[[The Trouble with Trillions]]". Heart attack.
*[[Isabel Sanford]], 86 (died July 9, 2004) – Appeared as herself in "[[Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore]]". Heart disease.
*[[Johnny Ramone]], 55 (died September 15, 2004) – Appeared as himself, with the rest of The Ramones in "[[Rosebud]]". Prostate cancer.
*[[Rodney Dangerfield]], 82 (died October 5, 2004) – Played [[Larry Burns]] in "[[Burns, Baby Burns]]". Complications from heart surgery.
*[[Johnny Carson]], 79 (died January 23, 2005) – Carson appeared as himself in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". "[[Mommie Beerest]]" was dedicated to him. Emphysema.
*[[Henry Corden]], 85 (died May 19, 2005) – Voiced Fred Flintstone in the episode "[[Sideshow Bob Roberts]]". Emphysema.
*[[Anne Bancroft]], 73 (died June 6, 2005) – Voiced [[Dr. Zweig]] in "[[Fear of Flying]]". Uterine cancer.
*[[Bob Denver]], 70 (died September 2, 2005) – Played himself in "[[Simpson Tide]]". Complications from throat cancer surgery.
*[[Dennis Weaver]], 81 (died February 24, 2006) – Played [[Buck McCoy]] in "[[The Lastest Gun in the West]]". Complications from cancer.
*[[James Brown]], 73 (died December 25, 2006) – Appeared as himself in "[[Bart's Inner Child]]". Heart failure induced by pneumonia.
*[[Tom Poston]], 85 (died April 20, 2007) – Appeared as the [[Capital City Goofball]] in "[[Dancin' Homer]]". Respiratory failure.
*[[Robert Goulet]], 73 (died October 30, 2007) – Appeared as himself in episode "[[$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)]]". Pulmonary fibrosis.
*[[George Carlin]], 71 (died June 22, 2008) – Voiced Munchie in "[[D'oh-in' in the Wind]]". Heart failure.
*[[Paul Newman]], 83 (died September 26, 2008) – Appeared as himself in "[[The Blunder Years]]". "[[Lost Verizon]]" was dedicated to his memory. Lung cancer.
*[[Eartha Kitt]], 81 (died December 25, 2008) – Appeared posthumously in a "[[Once Upon a Time in Springfield]]". Colon cancer.
*[[Patrick McGoohan]], 80 (died January 13, 2009) – Appeared as Number Six in "[[The Computer Wore Menace Shoes]]". Short illness.
*[[John Updike]], 76 (died January 27, 2009) – Appeared as himself in "[[Insane Clown Poppy]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Ed McMahon]], 86 (died June 23, 2009) – Appeared as himself in "[[Treehouse of Horror IX]]". Bone cancer and pneumonia.
*[[Michael Jackson]], 50 (died June 25, 2009) – Appeared as Leon Kompowsky in "[[Stark Raving Dad]]" and also co-wrote "[[Do the Bartman]]". A repeat of "[[Wedding for Disaster]]" was dedicated to him. Drug overdose induced cardiac arrest.
*[[Gary Coleman]], 42 (died May 28, 2010) – Appeared as himself in "[[Grift of the Magi]]". Archive audio of his performance was also used in "[[Behind the Laughter]]" and "[[A Tale of Two Springfields]]". Intercranial hemorrhage from fall.
*[[Robert Schimmel]], 60 (died September 3, 2010) – Appeared as a convict in "[[Pokey Mom]]". Car accident.
*[[Jack LaLanne]], 96 (died January 23, 2011) – Appeared as himself in "[[The Old Man and the "C" Student]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Elizabeth Taylor]], 79 (died March 23, 2011) – Voiced [[Maggie]] in "[[Lisa's First Word]]" and appeared as herself in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]"; "[[Love Is a Many-Strangled Thing]]" was dedicated to her. Heart failure.
*[[Clarence Clemons]], 69 (died June 18, 2011) – Narrated the episode "[[Grift of the Magi]]". Stroke.
*[[Charles Napier]], 75 (died October 5, 2011) – Voiced three different characters in four episodes, including the recurring character [[The Warden]]. Unknown cause.
*[[Joe Frazier]], 67 (died November 7, 2011) – Appeared as himself in the episodes "[[Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?]]" and "[[Homer's Paternity Coot]]". Liver cancer.
*[[Harry Morgan]], 96 (died December 7, 2011) – Appeared as his ''Dragnet'' character [[Bill Gannon]] in "[[Mother Simpson]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Tom Ardolino]], 56 (died January 6, 2012) – As [[NRBQ]]'s drummer, Ardolino performed with the rest of the band in three episodes. Diabetes.
*[[Dick Tufeld]], 85 (died January 22, 2012) – Tufeld reprised his role as the voice of the robot from the series ''[[Lost in Space]]'' in "[[Mayored to the Mob]]" and "[[Milhouse Doesn't Live Here Anymore]]".
*[[Dick Clark]], 82 (died April 18, 2012) – Appeared as himself in "[[Treehouse of Horror X]]". Heart attack.
*[[Ernest Borgnine]], 95 (died July 8, 2012) – Appeared as himself in "[[Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood]]". Kidney failure.
*[[Gore Vidal]], 86 (died July 31, 2012) – Appeared as himself in "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]". Pneumonia.
*[[Marvin Hamlisch]], 68 (died August 6, 2012) – Appeared posthumously as himself in "[[Gone Abie Gone]]". Multiple causes.
*[[Larry Hagman]], 81 (died November 23, 2012) – Voiced [[Wallace Brady]] in "[[The Monkey Suit]]". Throat cancer.
*[[Huell Howser]], 67 (died January 7, 2013) – Appeared as himself in "[[Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou?]]". "[[A Test Before Trying]]" was dedicated to him. Prostate cancer.
*[[Pat Summerall]], 82 (died April 16, 2013) – Appeared as himself in "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]". Cardiac arrest.
*[[Joyce Brothers]], 85 (died May 13, 2013) – Appeared as herself in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]". Respiratory failure.
*[[Cory Monteith]], 31 (died July 13, 2013) – Appeared as Flynn in "[[Elementary School Musical]]". Alcohol and drug overdose.
*[[Tom Clancy]], 66 (died October 1, 2013) – Appeared as himself in "[[Diatribe of a Mad Housewife]]". Brief illness.
*[[Mickey Rooney]], 93 (died April 6, 2014) – Appeared as himself in "[[Radioactive Man]]". Natural causes.
*[[Don Pardo]], 96 (died August 18, 2014) – Appeared as himself in "[[Moe Letter Blues]]" and "[[Moonshine River]]". Natural causes.
*[[Joan Rivers]], 81 (died September 4, 2014) – Voiced [[Annie Dubinsky]] in "[[The Ten-Per-Cent Solution]]". Heart failure.
*[[Jan Hooks]], 57 (died October 9, 2014) – Voiced [[Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon]] in six episodes, between seasons 9 and 14. "[[Super Franchise Me]]" was dedicated to her. Cancer.
*[[Leonard Nimoy]], 83 (died February 27, 2015) – Appeared as {{Ch|Leonard Nimoy|himself}} in "[[Marge vs. the Monorail]]" and "[[The Springfield Files]]". "[[The Princess Guide]]" was dedicated to him. {{W|Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease}}.
*[[Alex Rocco]], 79 (died July 18, 2015) – Voiced [[Roger Meyers, Jr.]] in three episodes.
*[[Merl Reagle]], 65 (died August 22, 2015) – Voiced {{Ch|Merl Reagle|himself}} in "[[Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words]]".
*[[Daryl Coley]], 60 (died March 16, 2016) – Voiced [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] in "[[Dancin' Homer]]".
*[[Garry Marshall]], 81 (died July 19, 2016) – Voiced [[Larry Kidkill]] in "[[Eight Misbehavin']]" and [[Sheldon Leavitt]] in "[[Homer the Father]]". Complications of pneumonia after suffering a stroke.
*[[Fyvush Finkel]], 93 (died August 14, 2016) – voiced {{Ch|Fyvush Finkel|himself}} in "[[Lisa's Sax]]".
*[[Janet Reno]], 78 (died November 7, 2016) – voiced {{Ch|Janet Reno|herself}} in "[[Dark Knight Court]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[Adam West]], 88 (died June 9, 2017) – voiced {{Ch|Adam West|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Mr. Plow]]" and reprised his role of [[Batman]] in the [[season 14]] episode "[[Large Marge]]". Also voiced Mayor Adam West in ''[[Family Guy]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s season 13 premiere "[[The Simpsons Guy]]", a ''[[The Simpsons]]''/''Family Guy'' crossover. Leukemia.
*[[Jack Ong]], 76 (died June 13, 2017) – voiced a [[Chinese fisherman]] in the [[season 9]] episode "[[Das Bus]]". Brain tumor.
*[[Martin Landau]], 89 (died July 15, 2017) – voiced [[The Great Raymondo]] in the [[season 22]] episode "[[The Great Simpsina]]". Heart attack.
*[[June Foray]], 99 (died July 26, 2017) – voiced a [[Babysitting receptionist|receptionist]] for the [[Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers Babysitting Service]] in the [[season 1]] episode "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]". Unknown.
*[[Jerry Lewis]], 91 (died August 20, 2017) – voiced [[Jonathan Frink, Sr.]] in the [[season 15]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XIV]]". End-stage cardiac disease and {{W|peripheral artery disease}}.
*[[Hugh Hefner]], 91 (died September 27, 2017) – voiced {{Ch|Hugh Hefner|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Natural causes.
*[[Tom Petty]], 66 (died October 2, 2017) – voiced {{Ch|Tom Petty|himself}} in the season 14 episode "[[How I Spent My Strummer Vacation]]". "[[Springfield Splendor]]" was dedicated to him. Cardiac arrest.
*[[Ray Thomas]], 74 (died January 4, 2018) – voiced {{Chs|The Moody Blues|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Viva Ned Flanders]]". Unknown causes.
*[[John Mahoney]], 77 (died February 4, 2018) – voiced [[Robert Terwilliger, Sr.]] in the [[season 19]] episode "[[Funeral for a Fiend]]". Short illness.
*[[Stephen Hawking]], 76 (died March 14, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Stephen Hawking|himself}} in several episodes. "[[Homer Is Where the Art Isn't]]" was dedicated to him. ALS.
*[[R. Lee Ermey]], 74 (died April 15, 2018) – voiced [[Leslie Hapablap]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]" and the [[season 26]] episode "[[Waiting for Duffman]]". "[[Lisa Gets the Blues]]" was dedicated to him. Complications from pneumonia.
*[[Carl Kasell]], 84 (died April 17, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Carl Kasell|himself}} in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Pay Pal]]". Complications of Alzheimer's disease.
*[[Tom Wolfe]], 87 (died May 14, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Tom Wolfe|himself}} in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Moe'N'a Lisa]]". "[[Flanders' Ladder]]" was dedicated to him. Infection.
*[[Anthony Bourdain]], 61 (died June 8, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Anthony Bourdain|himself}} in the [[season 23]] episode "[[The Food Wife]]". Suicide.
*[[Harlan Ellison]], 84 (died June 28, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Harlan Ellison|himself}} in the [[season 25]] episode "[[Married to the Blob]]".
*[[Stan Lee]], 95 (died November 12, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Stan Lee|himself}} in the [[season 13]] episode "[[I Am Furious (Yellow)]]", the [[season 25]] episode "[[Married to the Blob]]" and the [[couch gag]] for the [[season 28]] episode "[[The Caper Chase]]". "[[Werking Mom]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Ricky Jay]], 72 (died November 24, 2018) – voiced {{Ch|Ricky Jay|himself}} in the [[season 22]] episode "[[The Great Simpsina]]". "[[Daddicus Finch]]" was dedicated to him. Natural causes.
*[[Penny Marshall]], 76 (died December 17, 2018) – voiced [[Lucille Botzcowski]] in the [[season 1]] episode "[[Some Enchanted Evening]]". Complications of diabetes.
*[[Luke Perry]], 52 (died March 4, 2019) – voiced {{Ch|Luke Perry|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". "[[I Want You (She's So Heavy)]]" was dedicated to him. Stroke.
*[[Tim Conway]], 85 (died May 14, 2019) – voiced {{Ch|Tim Conway|himself}} in the [[season 8]] episode "[[The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase]]". Complications from {{W|normal pressure hydrocephalus}}.
*[[Valerie Harper]], 80 (died August 30, 2019) – voiced several characters starting in [[season 24]] and then again in [[season 28]] - [[Season 29|29]]. Lung cancer.
*[[Robert Forster]], 78 (died October 11, 2019) – voiced [[Lucky Jim]] in the [[season 20]] episode "[[Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes]]". Brain cancer.
*[[Robert Evans]], 89 (died October 26, 2019) – voiced {{Ch|Robert Evans|himself}} in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Kill the Alligator and Run]]". Unknown causes.
*[[Jack Sheldon]], 88 (died December 27, 2019) – voiced [[Amendment To Be]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[The Day the Violence Died]]".
*[[John Baldessari]], 88 (died January 2, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|John Baldessari|himself}} in the [[season 29]] episode "[[3 Scenes Plus a Tag from a Marriage]]".
*[[Jack Burns]], 86, (died January 26, 2020) – voiced [[Edward Christian]] in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Beyond Blunderdome]]".
*[[Kirk Douglas]], 103, (died February 5, 2020) – voiced [[Chester Lampwick]] in the [[season 7]] episode "[[The Day the Violence Died]]".
*[[James Lipton]], 93, (died March 2, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|James Lipton|himself}} in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Sweetest Apu]]" and the [[season 22]] episode "[[Homer the Father]]". "[[Screenless]]" was dedicated to him. Bladder cancer.
*[[Max von Sydow]], 90, (died March 8, 2020) – voiced [[Klaus Ziegler]] in the [[season 25]] episode "[[The War of Art]]". "[[Better Off Ned]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Little Richard]], 87, (died May 9, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|Little Richard|himself}} in the [[season 14]] episode "[[Special Edna]]". "[[The Way of the Dog]]" was dedicated to him. Bone cancer.
*[[Fred Willard]], 86, (died May 15, 2020) – voiced [[Wally Kogen]] in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]". Cardiac arrest, with coronary artery disease and myelodysplastic syndrome.
*[[Regis Philbin]], 88, (died July 24, 2020) – guest starred as {{Ch|Regis Philbin|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror IX]]", via live-action recording. Heart attack due to coronary artery disease.
*[[Alex Trebek]], 80, (died November 8, 2020) – voiced {{Ch|Alex Trebek|himself}} in the [[season 9]] episode "[[Miracle on Evergreen Terrace]]" and the [[season 24]] episode "[[Penny-Wiseguys]]". "[[Podcast News]]" was dedicated to him. Pancreatic cancer.
*[[David Lander]], 73, (died December 4, 2020) – voiced [[Squiggy]] in the [[season 14]] episode "[[Helter Shelter]]". Multiple sclerosis.
*[[Larry King]], 87 (died January 23, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|Larry King|himself}} in the [[season 2]] episode "[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]" and the [[season 6]] episode "[[Sideshow Bob Roberts]]". Sepsis.
*[[Cloris Leachman]], 94 (died January 27, 2021) – voiced [[Alice Glick]] in the [[season 2]] episode "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]". Complications from a stroke and COVID-19.
*[[George Segal]], 87 (died March 23, 2021) – voiced {{ap|Nick|Heartbreak Hotel}} in the [[season 30]] episode "[[Heartbreak Hotel]]". Complications from bypass surgery.
*[[Olympia Dukakis]], 89 (died May 1, 2021) – voiced [[Zelda]] in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Old Man and the Key]]". "[[Mother and Child Reunion]] was dedicated to her.
*[[Jackie Mason]], 93 (died July 24, 2021) – voiced [[Hyman Krustofsky]] in multiple episodes.
*[[Ed Asner]], 91 (died August 29, 2021) – voiced a [[Lifeways editor]] of the ''[[Springfield Shopper]]'' in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?]]". Natural causes.
*[[Graeme Edge]], 80 (died November 11, 2021) – voiced {{Chs|The Moody Blues|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Viva Ned Flanders]]".
*[[Stephen Sondheim]], 91 (died November 26, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|Stephen Sondheim|himself}} and wrote the music to the song "[[The Ballad of Buzz Cola]]" in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Yokel Chords]]". A rerun of "[[A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[John Madden]], 85 (died December 28, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|John Madden|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]". "[[The Longest Marge]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Betty White]], 99 (died December 31, 2021) – voiced {{Ch|Betty White|herself}} in the [[season 11]] episode "[[Missionary: Impossible]]" and the [[season 18]] episode "[[Homerazzi]]". A rerun of "[[Lisa's Belly]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Peter Bogdanovich]], 82 (died January 6, 2022) – voiced a [[psychologist]] in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Yokel Chords]]". Parkinson's disease.
*[[Maggy Reno Hurchalla]], 81 (died February 19, 2022) – helped voice {{Ch|Janet Reno|her sister's character}} in the [[season 24]] episode "[[Dark Knight Court]]". Cardiac arrest.
*[[Ray Liotta]], 67 (died May 26, 2022) – voiced [[Morty Szyslak]] in the [[season 29]] episode "[[King Leer]]". A rerun of "[[My Octopus and a Teacher]]" was dedicated to him. Respiratory and acute heart failure.
*[[James Caan]], 82 (died July 6, 2022) – voiced {{Ch|James Caan|himself}} in the [[season 16]] episode "[[All's Fair in Oven War]]". Heart attack.
*[[Nichelle Nichols]], 89 (died July 30, 2022) – voiced {{Ch|Nichelle Nichols|herself}} in the [[season 15]] episode "[[Simple Simpson]]". Heart failure.
*[[David Crosby]], 81 (died January 18, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|David Crosby|himself}} in the [[season 4]] episode "[[Marge in Chains]]" and the [[season 5]] episode "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]". "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" was dedicated to him. Long illness.
*[[Sal Bando]], 78 (died January 20, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Sal Bando|himself}} in the [[season 17]] episode "[[Regarding Margie]]". Cancer.
*[[Bill Saluga]], 85 (died March 28, 2023) - voiced [[Ray J. Johnson]] in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Old Man and the Key]]".
*[[Jerry Springer]], 79 (died April 27, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Jerry Springer|himself}} in the [[season 10]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror IX]]". Pancreatic cancer.
*[[Treat Williams]], 71 (died June 12, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Treat Williams|himself}} in the [[season 23]] episode "[[A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again]]". A rerun of "[[The Many Saints of Springfield]]" was dedicated to him. Motorcycle accident.
*[[Tony Bennett]], 96 (died July 21, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Tony Bennett|himself}} and sung "{{ap|Capital City|song}}" in the [[season 2]] episode "[[Dancin' Homer]]", the [[season 14]] episode "[[Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade]]", and the [[season 24]] episode "[[Whiskey Business]]". A rerun of "[[Carl Carlson Rides Again]]" was dedicated to him. Alzheimer's.
*[[William Friedkin]], 87 (died August 7, 2023) – voiced Dr. [[Kenneth Humphries]] in the [[season 29]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XXVIII]]". Heart failure and pneumonia.
*[[Suzanne Somers]], 76 (died October 15, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Suzanne Somers|herself}} in the [[season 7]] episode "[[The Day the Violence Died]]". "[[McMansion & Wife]]" was dedicated to her. Breast cancer.
*[[Matthew Perry]], 54 (died October 28, 2023) – voiced an [[Ultrahouse 3000]] voice option in the [[season 13]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]". Acute ketamine intoxication.
*[[Frances Sternhagen]], 93 (died November 27, 2023) – voiced [[Myrna Bellamy]] in the [[season 13]] episode "[[The Frying Game]]". Natural causes.
*[[Norman Lear]], 101 (died December 5, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Norman Lear|himself}} in the [[season 29]] episode "[[Mr. Lisa's Opus]]". "[[Murder, She Boat]]" was dedicated to him. Natural causes.
*[[Tom Smothers]], 86 (died December 26, 2023) – voiced {{Ch|Tom Smothers|himself}} in the [[season 21]] episode "[[Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou?]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Richard Lewis]], 76 (died February 27, 2024) – voiced [[Male Golem]] in the [[season 18]] episode "[[Treehouse of Horror XVII]]". Heart attack.

=== Archive footage ===

*[[Neil Armstrong]], 82 (died August 25, 2012) – Twice voiced himself via audio footage. Complications following surgery.

==''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''==
*{{W|Don LaFontaine}}, 68 (died September 1, 2008) – LaFontaine provided the voice over for the majority of the film's trailers. Complications from a {{W|pneumothorax}}.
*[[Kevyn L. Wallace]], 47 (died September 14, 2011) – Background layout artist for the film. Injuries sustained in car accident.
*[[Danny Taverna]], 67 (died January 2, 2015) - Background layout artist for the film.
*[[Maureen Mlynarczyk]], 47 (died February 16, 2020) – served as an additional timing director for the film. Colon cancer.
*[[Marsha Kramer]], 74 (died January 23, 2020) – served as part of the ADR loop group for the film.
*[[Marko Barrows]], 60 (died May 4, 2021) – Visual effects animator for the film.
*[[Susan Burke]], 67 (died January 11, 2023) – Animation checker for the film.

== Other franchise elements ==
The following people worked exclusively on an aspect of ''The Simpsons''' franchise independent of the series or film, such as the comics, albums or video games.

=== Comics ===
*[[Dan DeCarlo]], 82 (died December 18, 2001) – comic artist. Pneumonia.
*[[Al Williamson]], 79 (died June 12, 2010) – one time comic artist. Unknown causes.
*[[Gene Colan]], 84 (died June 23, 2011) – one time comic illustrator. Cancer and liver disease.
*[[Earl Kress]], 60 (died September 19, 2011) – comic book writer for [[Bongo Comics Group]].
*[[John Severin]], 90 (died February 12, 2012) – one time comic artist. Unknown causes.
*[[George Gladir]], 87 (died April 3, 2013) - writer for several comic stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Stan Goldberg]], 82 (died August 31, 2014) - one time penciler. Stroke.
*[[Murphy Anderson]], 89 (died October 22, 2015) - inker for ''[[The Thing in My Head!]]''. Heart failure.
*[[Lemmy]], 70 (died December 28, 2015) - writer for ''[[Homer Goes to Hell!]]''. Prostate cancer, congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia.
*[[Gary Glasberg]], 50 (died September 28, 2016) - writer for several comic stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Dan Spiegle]], 96 (died January 28, 2017) - guest artist for ''[[War Is Smelly!]]''. Unknown causes.
*[[Bernie Wrightson]], 68 (died March 18, 2017) - illustrated the comic story ''[[Squish Thing]]''. Brain cancer.
*[[Carolyn Kelly]] (died April 9, 2017) - penciller for two {{BSC}} stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Len Wein]], 69 (died September 10, 2017) - writer for multiple comic stories. Unknown causes.
*[[Batton Lash]], 65 (died January 12, 2019) - comic writer and artist. Brain cancer.
*[[Dan Nakrosis]], 57 (died July 21, 2020) - served as an inker for the ''[[Simpsons Comics]]'' story ''[[Mr. Sparkle: Destroy All Manga!]]''.
*[[Oscar González Loyo]], 61 (died February 7, 2021) - served as a penciller for Bongo Comics.
*[[Chris Yambar]], 59 (died March 27, 2021) - served as a writer for Bongo Comics.

=== Books ===
*[[Herb Trimpe]], 75 (died April 13, 2015) - served as the illustrator for "Attack of the 48 3/4 Ft. Woman" illustration in the book ''[[The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis]]''.

=== Albums ===
*[[David Cole]], 32 (died January 24, 1995) – Cole co-wrote the song "[[I Just Can't Help Myself]]" for ''[[The Yellow Album]]''. Complications from spinal meningitis.
*[[Floyd Cramer]], 64 (died December 31, 1997) – Crammer played piano on "[[Funny How Time Slips Away]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Lew McCreary]], 71 (died January 19, 1999) - played the trombone for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[David Frisina]], 86 (died November 1, 2000) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Harold Dicterow]], 81 (died December 1, 2000) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Myra Kestenbaum]], 69 (died November 6, 2001) - played the viola for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Cancer.
*[[Mike Rubin]], 88 (died November 23, 2001) - served as a musician contractor for the albums ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]'', ''[[Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Jon Clarke]], 54 (died June 9, 2005) - played woodwinds for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Gene Morford]], 66 (died August 27, 2005) - served as a singer for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Michael Botts]], 61 (died December 9, 2005) – Botts played drums on ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]'' and ''[[The Yellow Album]]''. Colon cancer.
*[[John Thomas Johnson]], 71 (died October 16, 2006) - played the tuba for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Complications of cancer and kidney failure.
*[[Dorothy Wade]], 83 (died February 2007) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Richard Joseph]], 53 (died April 23, 2007) – Additional engineer on "[[I Just Can't Help Myself]]". Lung cancer.
*[[Larry Corbett]], 54 (died December 20, 2008) - played the cello for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Don Palmer]], 78 (died March 22, 2009) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Ben Keith]], 73 (died July 26, 2010) – Keith played steel guitar on "[[Funny How Time Slips Away]]". Blood clot in the lung.
*[[Ronni Chasen]], 64 (died November 16, 2010) - was thanked by [[Hans Zimmer]] for the album ''[[The Simpsons Movie: The Music]]''. Homicide; gunshot.
*[[Harris Goldman]], 78 (died May 13, 2011) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Armen Garabedian]], 62 (died August 23, 2011) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Israel Baker]], 92 (died December 25, 2011) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Stroke.
*[[Andrew Gold]], 59 (died June 3, 2011) – Gold worked on ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]'' and ''[[The Yellow Album]]''. Heart failure.
*[[Bernard Kundell]], 98 (died 2012) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Warren Luening]], 70 (died March 18, 2012) - served as a trumpeter for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[B. B. King]], 89 (died May 14, 2015) – Played the guitar in the song "[[Born Under a Bad Sign]]" for ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]''. Complications from high blood pressure and diabetes.
*[[Jimmy Levine]], 61-62 (died August 9, 2016) - was thanked by [[Hans Zimmer]] for the album ''[[The Simpsons Movie: The Music]]''. Cancer.
*[[Chuck Berry]], 90 (died March 18, 2017) – wrote the song "[[School Day]]", which was covered in ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]''.
*[[Isabelle Daskoff]], 95 (died July 20, 2017) - played the violin for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Roger Neumann]], 77 (died November 28, 2018) - played woodwinds for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Gary Stewart]], 62 (died April 11, 2019) - served as an executive producer for the albums ''[[Songs in the Key of Springfield]]'' and ''[[Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons]]''.
*[[Dr. John]], 77 (died June 6, 2019) - played a piano solo for the song "[[I Love to See You Smile]]" for ''[[The Simpsons Sing the Blues]]''. Heart attack.
*[[Tommy Morgan]], 89 (died June 23, 2022) - played the harmonica solo in the song "[[The Ballad of Jebediah Springfield]]" from the [[season 7]] episode "[[Lisa the Iconoclast]]".
*[[Vincent DeRosa]], 101 (died July 18, 2022) - played French horns for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''.
*[[Michael Lang]], 80 (died August 5, 2022) - played keyboard for the album ''[[The Simpsons: Testify]]''. Lung cancer.

=== Video games ===
*[[Bill Williams]], 37 (died May 28, 1998) – Was the original designer for ''[[The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare]]''. Cystic fibrosis.
*[[W. Marshall Rogers]], 57 (died March 25, 2007) – Worked with concept and design for ''[[Bartman Meets Radioactive Man]]''. Heart attack.

== Other related ==
The following people have had no direct employment on the series or franchise, but have been connected to it some way, such as appearing on something about the show.
*Homer Groening, 76 (died March 15, 1996) – [[Matt Groening]]'s father and the namesake of Homer. Cancer.
*Sunni Walton, 59 (died December 29, 1997) – Walton has no known direct connection to ''The Simpsons'', but the episode "[[This Little Wiggy]]" was "Dedicated to Sunni Walton O'Neil". Brain tumor.
*[[Ed Roth]], 69 (died April 4, 2004) – Unknown connection to ''Simpsons Comics''. Heart attack.
*[[Elsie Castellaneta]], 81 (died January 14, 2008) – [[Dan Castellaneta]]'s mother. "[[Mona Leaves-a]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Dora K. Warren]], 92 (died February 23, 2008) – [[Harry Shearer]]'s mother. "[[Mona Leaves-a]]" was dedicated to her.
*[[Daryl Gates]], 83 (died April 16, 2010) – Appeared in the special ''[[Springfield's Most Wanted]]'', made to promote "[[Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)]]", as himself. Blood cancer.
*Polly Platt, 72 (died July 27, 2011) – Gave [[James L. Brooks]] the ''[[Life in Hell]]'' cartoon "The Los Angeles Way of Death" by [[Matt Groening]] and suggested the two meet and that the characters be given their own show; the meeting spawned the ''[[The Tracey Ullman Show|Tracy Ullman Show shorts]]''. ALS.
*[[Robert Reno]], 72 (died July 7, 2012) – Guest stars [[Janet Reno]] and [[Maggy Reno Hurchalla]]'s brother. "[[Dark Knight Court]]" was dedicated to him. Complications of Alzheimer's disease.
*Margaret Groening, 94 (died April 22, 2013) – Matt Groening's mother and the namesake of Marge. Old age.
*[[Louis Castellaneta]], 99 (died August 15, 2014) – [[Dan Castellaneta]]'s father. "[[Clown in the Dumps]]" was dedicated in memory of him. Natural causes.
*[[Rusty Nails]], 87 (died July 28, 2015) – Was the clown who inspired [[Krusty the Clown]]. He was interviewed in ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]''. Congestive heart failure.
*[[David Kavner]], 98 (Died February 1, 2016) – [[Julie Kavner]]'s father. [[Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4]] was dedicated to him. Unknown causes.
*[[George H. W. Bush]], 94 (died November 30, 2018) – appeared in ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]'' via archived recordings. {{W|Parkinson's disease}}.
*[[Double K]], 43 (died January 30, 2021) – appeared in the opening montage of ''[[The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!]]''.
*[[Dusty Hill]], (died July 28, 2021) – appeared in the opening montage of ''The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice!''.
*[[David Davis]], 86 (died November 4, 2022) – [[Julie Kavner]]'s husband. "[[From Beer to Paternity]]" was dedicated to him.
*[[Burt Bacharach]], 94 (died February 8, 2023) – wrote the song "{{W|(They Long To Be) Close to You}}", which was used in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'', and the song "{{W|That's What Friends Are For}}", which was used in ''[[The Simpsons Game]]''. Natural causes.

== Foreign voice cast ==
*André Filho, 50 (died March 14, 1997) - voiced Principal Skinner in the Brazilian Portuguese dub. Complications from AIDS.
*Werner Abrolat, 73 (died August 24, 1997) - voiced several characters in the German dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 6]].
*Juan Felipe Preciado, 61 (died September 24, 1998) – voiced [[Dr. Hibbert]] and other characters in the {{ap|Los Simpson|Latin America|Latin American Spanish dub}} from [[season 6]] to [[season 9]]. Respiratory failure.
*Julien Bessette, 69 (died March 27, 1999) - voiced [[Cletus Spuckler]], [[Hans Moleman]], [[Jasper Beardsley]] and [[Groundskeeper Willie]] in the {{ap|Les Simpson|Quebec|Quebec}} dub. Throat cancer.
*Jean-Louis Millette, 64 (died September 29, 1999) – voiced [[Abraham Simpson]], [[Apu]] and [[Smithers]] in the {{ap|Les Simpson|Quebec|Quebec}} dub. Heart attack.
*Eduardo Borja, 60 (died April 11, 2000) – voiced [[Chief Wiggum]], [[Marvin Monroe|Dr. Marvin Monroe]], [[Dr. Hibbert]], [[Mayor Quimby]] and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 10]]. Stroke.
*Carlos Petrel, 76 (died September 17, 2000) – voiced [[Abraham Simpson]] and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 11]]. Hepatic cirrhosis derived from hepatitis.
*Carlos Revilla, 67 (died September 28, 2000) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] in the Spanish (Spain) dub. Heart attack.
*Balázs Szuhay, 65 (died May 11, 2001) – voiced [[Mr. Burns]] in Hungarian from [[season 1]] to [[season 8]]. Heart attack.
*Walter Reichelt, 79 (died July 2, 2002) – voiced [[Grandpa Simpson]] in the German dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 8]].
*Nelly Amaral, 65 (died September 21, 2002) – voiced [[Marge Simpson]] in the Brazilian dub from [[season 11]] to [[season 13]]. Cancer.
*Ulrich Bernsdorff, 73 (died January 12, 2003) – voiced several characters in the German dub.
*Arthur Costa Filho, 75 (died January 31, 2003) - voiced [[Abraham Simpson]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub from [[season 1]]. Heart attack.
*Paulo Flores, 58 (died May 12, 2003) - voiced [[Julius Hibbert]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub from [[season 8]] to [[season 14]]. Liver disease.
*Maurizio Romano, 37 (died September 20, 2003) – voiced [[Lionel Hutz]] and [[Professor Frink]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 4|4]]) in the Italian dub. Car crash.
*György Vizy, 49 (died October 22, 2004) - voiced [[Barney Gumble]] in the Hungarian dub.
*Gernot Duda, 76 (died December 14, 2004) - voiced [[Barney Gumble]] (seasons [[season 1|1]]-[[season 14|14]]), [[Hans Moleman]] (seasons [[season 5|5]]-[[season 14|14]]) and [[Horatio McCallister|Captain McCallister]] (seasons [[season 5|5]]-[[season 14|14]]) in the German dub.
*Horst Raspe, 79 (died December 19, 2004) – voiced [[Grandpa Simpson]] from [[season 10]] to [[season 15]] and other characters in the German dub.
*Fred Klaus, 80-81 (died 2005) – voiced [[Principal Skinner]] in the German dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 13]].
*Sándor Lázár, 50 (died August 22, 2005) - voiced [[Ned Flanders]] in the Hungarian dub. Car crash.
*Elisabeth Volkmann, 70 (died July 27, 2006) – voiced [[Marge]], [[Patty]] and [[Selma]] in the [[Die Simpsons|German dub]].
*Ivar Combrinck, 63 (died September 15, 2006) – voiced [[Timothy Lovejoy]], [[Jonathan Frink]], [[Bumblebee Man]], [[Sideshow Mel]] and other characters in the [[Die Simpsons|German dub]].
*Randolf Kronberg, 64 (died March 2, 2007) - voiced Mayor Quimby from [[season 5]] to [[season 17]] and other characters in the German dub.
*Kōichi Kitamura, 75 (died October 2, 2007) – voiced [[Mr. Burns]], in the Japanese dub. Pneumonia.
*Joanna Wizmur, 50 (died February 22, 2008) - voiced [[Bart Simpson]] in the Polish dub of ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. Cancer.
*Michel Modo, 71 (died September 25, 2008) – voiced [[Mr. Burns]], [[Skinner]], [[Krusty]], [[Chief Wiggum]], [[Kent Brockman]] and other characters from season 1 to season 19 in the French dub. Cancer.
*Tito Reséndiz, 72 (died May 20, 2009) – voiced [[Krusty the Clown]], [[Mayor Quimby]] and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 2]] to [[season 15]]. Lung cancer.
*Pedro Sempson, 90 (died May 24, 2009) - voiced [[Mr. Burns]] in the European Spanish dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 11]].
*Benoît Marleau, 72 (died June 3, 2009) – voiced [[Moe Szyslak]] and [[Herman Hermann]] in the {{ap|Les Simpson|Quebec|Quebec}} dub from ([[season 1]]) to ([[season 18]]).
*Federico Romano, 77 (died June 2, 2010) – voiced [[Superintendent Chalmers]], [[Bleeding Gums Murphy]] ([[season 6]]) and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub until [[season 15]].
*Vittorio Amandola, 57 (died July 22, 2010) – voiced [[Waylon Smithers]] in the Italian dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 20]]. Cancer.
*Fritz von Hardenberg, 56 (died December 2, 2010) - voiced Dr. Hibbert (seasons [[season 10|10]]-[[season 15|15]]), Superintendent Chalmers (seasons [[season 9|9]]-[[season 15|15]]), Kirk van Houten (seasons [[season 10|10]]-[[season 15|15]]) and other characters in the German dub.
*Ronald France, 75 (died June 17, 2011) – voiced [[Sideshow Bob]] in the Canadian French dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 22]]. Long illness.
*Patrick Guillemin, 60 (died August 21, 2011) – voiced [[Ned Flanders]], [[Apu]], [[Smithers]], [[Barney]], [[Carl]] and other characters from season 1 to season 9 in the French dub. Heart attack.
*Junpei Takiguchi, 80 (died August 29, 2011) – voiced [[Abraham Simpson]] in the Japanese dub. Stomach cancer.
*Gérard Rinaldi, 69 (died March 2, 2012) – voiced [[Mr. Burns]], [[Skinner]], [[Krusty]], [[Chief Wiggum]], [[Kent Brockman]] and other characters from [[season 19]] to [[season 23]] in the French dub. Lymphoma.
*Sayuri Yamauchi, 55 (died March 7, 2012) – voiced [[Maude Flanders]] and [[Itchy]] in the Japanese dub. Cancer.
*Luis Alfonso Padilla, 51 (died May 12, 2012) – voiced [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]], [[Otto Mann]] and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 16]] to [[season 23]]. He also voiced [[Lenny Leonard]] from [[season 22]] to [[season 23]] and [[Moe Szyslak]] in [[Season 8]]. Pancreatic cancer.
*Laura Latini, 42 (died August 19, 2012) – voiced [[Ralph Wiggum]] (seasons [[season 1|1]]-[[season 9|9]]), [[Sherri]] and [[Terri]] in the Italian dub. Cancer.
*Tonino Accolla, 64 (died July 14, 2013) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] in the Italian dub. Long illness.
*Piero Tiberi, 66 (died October 25, 2013) – voiced [[Seymour Skinner]] and [[Captain McCallister]] in the Italian dub of [[season 4]]. Long illness.
*Reinhard Brock, 62 (died December 8, 2013) – voiced several characters in the German dub.
*Jiří Bruder, 86 (died May 31, 2014) – voiced [[Krusty the Clown]] in the Czech dub. Long illness.
*Julio Cézar, 61 (died July 3, 2014) - voiced [[Homer Simpson]] (seasons [[season 8|8]]-[[season 14|14]]), [[Abraham Simpson]] (seasons [[season 8|8]]-[[season 14|14]]) and [[Charles Montgomery Burns]] (seasons [[season 11|11]]-[[season 14|14]]) in the Brazilian Portuguese dub. Stroke.
*Jomery Pozzoli, 86 (died July 26, 2014) - voiced [[Mr. Burns]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub from [[season 15]] to [[season 17]].
*Bedřich Šetena, 75 (died April 3, 2015) – voiced [[Mr. Burns]] in the Czech dub.
*César Izaguirre, 64 (died May 28, 2015) – voiced [[Moe Szyslak]] in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 2]] to [[season 4]].
*Norbert Gastell, 86 (died November 26, 2015) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] and several other characters in the German dub. Stroke.
*Vladimir Fišer, 81 (died December 11, 2015) – voiced [[Kent Brockman]] in the Czech dub.
*Domício Costa, 87 (died March 5, 2016) - voiced [[Charles Montgomery Burns]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub in [[season 1]]. Heart attack.
*Tōru Ōhira, 86 (died April 12, 2016) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] in the Japanese dub. Pneumonia.
*Miguel Rosenberg, 90 (died May 6, 2016) - voiced [[Charles Montgomery Burns]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 8|8]] and [[season 18|18]]-[[season 25|25]]) in the Brazilian Portuguese dub. Stroke.
*Louise Rémy, 77 (died July 3, 2016) – voiced [[Edna Krabappel]] in the Canadian French dub. Heart attack.
*Donald Arthur, 79 (died September 21, 2016) - voiced [[Kent Brockman]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 27|27]]) in the German dub.
*Agustín Sauret, 89 (died January 25, 2017) – voiced [[Ned Flanders]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 15|15]]), [[Seymour Skinner]] and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 15]]. Cardiac arrest.
*Helena Štáchová, 73 (died March 22, 2017) – voiced [[Lisa Simpson]] and [[Maggie Simpson]] in the Czech dub. Long illness.
*Ulrich Frank, 74 (died April 17, 2017) - voiced [[Ned Flanders]] in the German dub from [[season 2]] to [[season 26]].
*Erika Mireles, 68-69 (died July 18, 2017) – voiced [[Selma Bouvier]], [[Patty Bouvier]] and [[Agnes Skinner]] in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 16]] to [[season 28]].
*Mario Milita, 94 (died August 22, 2017) – voiced [[Abraham Simpson]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 22]] in the Italian dub. Long illness.
*Carlos Íñigo, 56 (died September 17, 2017) – voiced [[Professor Frink]] (seasons [[season 3|3]]-[[season 14|14]]), [[Dolph Shapiro]] (seasons [[season 10|10]]-[[season 13|13]]) and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 14]]. Heart problem.
*Manfred Erdmann, 77 (died October 26, 2017) – voiced [[Dr. Marvin Monroe]] and [[Comic Book Guy]] in the German dub.
*Bernd Simon, 71 (died November 27, 2017) – voiced [[Moe Szyslak]] in the German dub. Heart attack.
*José Luiz Barbeito, 55 (died February 6, 2018) voiced [[Clancy Wiggum]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 7]].
*Vlastimil Bedrna, 89 (died March 6, 2018) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] in the Czech dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 12]].
*Waldyr Sant'anna, 81 (died April 21, 2018) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] (seasons [[season 1|1]]-[[season 8|8]] and [[season 15|15]]-[[season 18|18]]) and [[Grandpa Simpson]] (seasons [[season 2|2]]-[[season 8|8]] and [[season 15|15]]-[[season 18|18]]) in the Brazilian Portuguese dub.
*József Székhelyi, 71 (died August 22, 2018) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] in the Hungarian dub. Lung cancer.
*Tetsuya Asado, 83 (died November 15, 2018) – voiced [[Lenny Leonard]], [[Cletus Spuckler]] and [[Hans Moleman]] in the Japanese dub.
*Ángeles Bravo, 73 (died December 18, 2018) – voiced [[Agnes Skinner]] and other characters in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 8]] to [[season 15]]. She also voiced [[Medicine woman]] in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' and some characters in the first 2 episodes of [[season 19]]. Respiratory arrest.
*Yuu Shimaka, 70 (died July 28, 2019) – voiced [[Chief Wiggum]] from [[season 1]] to [[season 6]] in the Japanese dub.
*Leonel Abrantes, 82 (died February 6, 2020) - voiced [[Ned Flanders]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub from [[season 7]] to [[season 30]].
*Zdenek Hess, 79 (died March 26, 2020) – voiced [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Fat Tony]] in the Czech dub.
*Gonzalo Curiel, 81 (died March 29, 2020) – voiced [[Kent Brockman]] in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 5]] to [[season 26]] (except some episodes). Heart attack.
*Hubert Gagnon, 72 (died June 7, 2020) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] in the {{ap|Les Simpson|Quebec|Quebec}} dub. Cancer.
*Jorge Roldán, 68 (died June 17, 2020) - voiced [[Clancy Wiggum]] in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 11]] to [[season 26]].
*Roberto Draghetti, 59 (died July 24, 2020) – voiced [[Fat Tony]] (seasons [[season 3|3-]][[season 31|31]]), [[Snake Jailbird]] and [[Superintendent Chalmers]] (seasons [[season 14|14]]-[[season 31]]) in the Italian dub. Heart attack.
*Zdeněk Dolanský, 68 (died October 20, 2020) - voiced [[Timothy Lovejoy, Jr.]] in the Czech dub from [[season 13]] to [[season 20]].
*Masahiro Anzai, 66 (died March 15, 2021) – voiced [[Otto Mann]], [[Snake Jailbird]] and [[Nelson Muntz]] in the Japanese dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 6]]. Heart failure.
*Susana Canales, 87 (died March 22, 2021) - voiced [[Edna Krabappel]] in the European Spanish dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 2]].
*Toni Rodríguez, 51 (died April 22, 2021) – voiced [[Colin]] in the Latin American Spanish dub of ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. Cancer.
*Christiane Louise, 49 (died July 19, 2021) - voiced [[Edna Krabappel]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub from [[season 8]] to [[season 31]]. Murdered.
*Júlio Chaves, 76 (died August 10, 2021) - voiced [[Waylon Smithers, Jr.]] in the Brazilian Portuguese dub.
*Ulf-Jürgen Wagner, 76 (died August 16, 2021) - voiced [[Lou]] in the German dub from [[season 8]] to [[season 32]].
*Nino D'Agata, 65 (died August 20, 2021) - voiced Reverend Lovejoy in the Italian dub.
*Miłogost Reczek, 60 (died December 14, 2021) – voiced [[Homer Simpson]] in the Polish dub of ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. {{W|Multiple myeloma}}.
*Herman López, 60 (died December 19, 2021) – voiced [[Otto Mann]] and additional voices in the Latin American Spanish dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 15]]. He also dubbed the voice of [[Morty Szyslak]] in [[Season 29]] episode "[[King Leer]]". Spinal disease.
*Roland Dam, 47 (died December 27, 2021) - Voiced [[Moe Szyslak]] in the Hungarian dub from [[season 9]] to [[season 12]]. COVID-19
*Vítězslav Bouchner, 74 (died January 13, 2022) – voiced [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]] in the Czech dub.
*Luis Marín, 90 (died February 14, 2022) – voiced [[Barney Gumble]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]], [[Hans Moleman]], [[Jasper]], [[Judge Snyder]] and several other characters in the European Spanish dub.
*Yves Massicotte, 87 (died April 8, 2022) – voiced [[Dr. Hibbert]] and [[Barney Gumble]] in the Canadian French dub.
*Dalimil Klapka, 89 (died June 14, 2022) – voiced [[Grandpa Simpson]] and [[Principal Skinner]] in the Czech dub from [[season 1]] to [[season 33]]. Cancer.
*William Cohn, 65 (died June 30, 2022) - voiced [[Kent Brockman]] in the German dub.
*Milan Slepička, 84 (died September 6, 2023) - voiced Superintendent Chalmers (seasons [[season 12|12]]-[[season 34]]) and Mayor Quimby (seasons [[season 16|16]]-[[season 34]]) in the Czech dub.
*Miyuki Ichijo, 76 (died October 24, 2023) - voiced [[Marge Simpson]] in the Japanese dub. Multiple organ failure.

== References ==
*[http://www.simpsonsarchive.com/guides/departed.html Dearly Departed on the Simpsons] at [[The Simpsons Archive]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/search/common IMDb – Internet Movie Database]

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The Simpsons: Tapped Out Treehouse of Horror XXXIV content update

2023-09-29T19:11:57Z

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{{TOCUPrevNext|The Simpsons: Tapped Out A Hard Play's Night content update|The Simpsons: Tapped Out Upcoming content updates}}
{{quote|The people of Springfield are ignoring Reverend Lovejoy’s sermon and speculating on what crazy things are going to happen this Halloween. However, all of their ideas sound lame to Bart, so he clandestinely uses Professor Frink’s new Deep Space Social Media Transmitter to try to entice the Ki-Ya Karate Monsters to come to Earth…by insulting them. Unfortunately, his message is received by the Xylem, who come to Earth and try to take over Springfield with monster trees. Before that situation sorts itself out, the Karate Monsters finally show up, angry about being dissed and looking to fight everyone and everything in Springfield. When Ned Flanders prays for salvation, a Mixed Martial Arts-obsessed Jesus is not what he expected, but maybe a two-fisted Son of God really will finally save Springfield!|Event description.}}

[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIV Splash Screen.png|thumb|300px|Splash Screen.]]

'''''[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out]]'' Treehouse of Horror XXXIV content update''' is the two hundred and forty-second content update. It will start on October 4, [[2023]] and end on November 8, 2023.

== Note ==
<div style="padding:2px;">{{Messagebox|Yearbook Mystery Box.png|width=800px|All items with this icon on the last column of the table are also available for just {{Donut|30}} in the [[Yearbook Mystery Box]]!}}</div>
== Characters ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Taekwon Dracula.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Taekwon Dracula]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 2 Pt. 5.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mighty Oak Leader.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Mighty oak leader|Mighty Oak Leader]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|150}}|5}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Springfield Christmas Tree Farm.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Kung Fu Werewolf.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Kung Fu Werewolf]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Transylvanian Shaolin Monastery.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mixed Martial Medusa.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Mixed Martial Medusa]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Parthenon.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ninja from the Black Lagoon.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Ninja from the Black Lagoon]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Swamp Land.}}
{{TBT|[[File:MMA Jesus.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Jesus Christ|MMA Jesus]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Mixed Martial Arts Mega Church.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Bart.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Bart}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Tray of 132 Donuts}}
}}

=== Returning ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Xylem.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Xylem]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Xylem Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Xylem Bundle.}}
{{TB|}}
}}

== Character skins ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Chainsaw Willie.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Treehouse of Horror XXXII|Chainsaw Willie]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 3 Pt. 5.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monster Hunter Homer.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Monster Hunter Homer}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 4 Pt. 5.}}
}}

== Buildings ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image|width=250px}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Build time}}
{{TH|Task}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Monster Business School.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Monster Business School]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TRs|4h|6}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 2 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Old Country House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Bart the Fink|Old Country House]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 3 Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Carnival Haunted House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Carnival Haunted House}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 3 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Springfield STEM Academy.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Springfield STEM Academy]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 4 Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:US Military Holding Facility.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|US Military Holding Facility}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 4 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Springfield Tire Yard Secret Lair.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Springfield Tire Yard|Springfield Tire Yard Secret Lair]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 4 Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Springfield Christmas Tree Farm.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Springfield Christmas Tree Farm]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|150}}|4}}
{{TRs|6s|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks Mighty Oak Leader.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Transylvanian Shaolin Monastery.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Transylvanian Shaolin Monastery}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks Kung Fu Werewolf.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Parthenon.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Parthenon]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks Mixed Martial Medusa.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mixed Martial Arts Mega Church.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Mixed Martial Arts Mega Church}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks MMA Jesus.}}
}}

== Decorations ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image|width=300px}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Portal Device.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Portal Device}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 1 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Pod Field.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Pod Field}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 1 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Bush.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Bush}}
{{TB|}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Alien Flora Bundle.|3}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Flowers.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Flowers}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Pod Tree.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Pod Tree}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Angry Christmas Trees.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Angry Christmas Trees}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 2 Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Control Center.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Control Center}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 2 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Spore Cannon.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Spore Cannon}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 2 Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Itchy & Scratchy Rocket.png|60px]]}}
{{TB|Itchy & Scratchy Rocket}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 3 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Burns' Escape Pod.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Burns' Escape Pod}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 3 Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:US Army Alien Hunting Helicopter.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|US Army Alien Hunting Helicopter}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 4 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Swamp Land.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Swamp Land}}
{{TB|{{Donut|150}}}}
{{TB|Unlocks Ninja from the Black Lagoon.}}
}}

=== Returning ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Pod Patch.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Pod Patch]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Xylem Bundle.}}
{{TB|}}
}}

== Decoration skins ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image|width=250px}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monster Treehouse.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Living treehouse|Monster Treehouse]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 1 Pt. 5.}}
}}

== Bundles ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Contents}}
{{TBT|}}
{{TB|Xylem Bundle}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 1 Pt. 1.}}
{{TB|Xylem and Pod Patch.}}
{{TBT|}}
{{TB|Alien Flora Bundle}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 1 Pt. 4.}}
{{TB|Alien Bush, Alien Flowers, Alien Pod Tree}}
{{TBT|}}
{{TB|Alien Bart Bundle}}
{{TB|Tray of 132 Donuts}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Alien Bart and 132 Donuts}}
}}

== Consumables ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Content}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Notes|width=15%}}
{{TH|Screen}}
{{TBT|{{GBT|}}}}
{{TB|Treehouse of Horror XXXIV Mystery Box Token}}
{{TB|{{GBT|1}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing Act 1 Pt. 1.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|}}
{{TB|Treehouse of Horror XXXIV Mystery Box Token}}
{{TB|[[Burns Coffin]] w/ [[Count Burns]], [[Cemetery Plot]] w/ [[Gravedigger Billy]], [[MAG Office]], [[Orphan Alley]], [[Springfield Cemetery]], [[Spooky House]], [[The Webs]], [[Dracula's Castle]], [[Shinning Hotel]], [[Countess Dracula]], [[She-Wolf]], [[Bad Dream House]], [[Frinkenstein]], [[Dr. Lenny's Lab]], [[Hell Labs]], [[Evil Homer]], [[Mad Doctor's Castle]], [[Hellport Pentagram]], [[Hugo]], [[Pet Cemetery]], [[Medieval Rich House]], [[Burns Family Crypt]], [[Medieval Cathedral]], [[Zombie Sandwich]], [[Spooky Gorge]], [[Murder House]], [[Slithers]], [[Rigellian Construction Site]], [[Screaming Stitch & Hem]]}}
{{TB|{{GBT|1}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
}}

== Prizes ==
=== Act 1 ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|}}
{{TB|Xylem Bundle}}
{{TRs|Act 1 Pt. 1.|2}}
{{TBT|{{GBT}}}}
{{TB|Treehouse of Horror XXXIV Mystery Box Token (if Xylem owned)}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Portal Device.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Portal Device}}
{{TB|Act 1 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Pod Field.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Pod Field}}
{{TB|Act 1 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|}}
{{TB|Alien Flora Bundle}}
{{TB|Act 1 Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monster Treehouse.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Monster Treehouse}}
{{TB|Act 1 Pt. 5.}}
}}

=== Act 2 ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|[[File:Angry Christmas Trees.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Angry Christmas Trees}}
{{TB|Act 2 Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Monster Business School.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Monster Business School}}
{{TB|Act 2 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Control Center.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Control Center}}
{{TB|Act 2 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Alien Spore Cannon.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Alien Spore Cannon}}
{{TB|Act 2 Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Taekwon Dracula.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Taekwon Dracula}}
{{TB|Act 2 Pt. 5.}}
}}

=== Act 3 ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|[[File:Old Country House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Old Country House}}
{{TB|Act 3 Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Carnival Haunted House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Carnival Haunted House}}
{{TB|Act 3 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Itchy & Scratchy Rocket.png|60px]]}}
{{TB|Itchy & Scratchy Rocket}}
{{TB|Act 3 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Burns' Escape Pod.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Burns' Escape Pod}}
{{TB|Act 3 Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Chainsaw Willie.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Chainsaw Willie}}
{{TB|Act 3 Pt. 5.}}
}}

=== Act 4 ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Springfield STEM Academy.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Springfield STEM Academy}}
{{TB|Act 4 Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:US Army Alien Hunting Helicopter.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|US Army Alien Hunting Helicopter}}
{{TB|Act 4 Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:US Military Holding Facility.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|US Military Holding Facility}}
{{TB|Act 4 Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Springfield Tire Yard Secret Lair.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Springfield Tire Yard Secret Lair}}
{{TB|Act 4 Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monster Hunter Homer.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Monster Hunter Homer}}
{{TB|Act 4 Pt. 5.}}
}}

== Dates ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Date (All times are 3pm GMT)}}
{{TH|Event}}
{{TBT|10/4 - 11/8}}
{{TB|Act 1, Springfield Christmas Tree Farm w/ Mighty Oak Leader}}
{{TBT|10/13 - 11/8}}
{{TB|Act 2, Transylvanian Shaolin Monastery w/ Kung Fu Werewolf}}
{{TBT|10/22 - 11/8}}
{{TB|Act 3, Parthenon w/ Mixed Martial Medusa, Swamp Land w/ Ninja from the Black Lagoon}}
{{TBT|10/31 - 11/8}}
{{TB|Act 4, Mixed Martial Arts Mega Church w/ MMA Jesus}}
}}

== Sources ==
*{{TOUI|Overview_en.htm|Overview}}

{{Tapped Out}}
{{Tapped Out updates|2023=yes}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Treehouse of Horror XXXIV}}

Hank Williams, Jr. (character)

2023-05-23T06:06:09Z

Gran2: He's not credited for this episode and it sounds like Dan.

{{Chnav||Hank Williams, Jr.}}
{{Character
|name = Hank Williams, Jr.
|image = [[File:Hank Williams Jr..png|250px]]
|gender = {{Male}}
|hair = Black
|age =
|status = Alive
|job = Musician Singer-songwriter
|relatives =
|appearance = "[[The Cartridge Family]]"
|voiced by = [[Dan Castellaneta]]
}}

'''Hank Williams, Jr.''' is an American musician and singer-songwriter.

== History ==
Hank Williams starred in a soccer commercial where he barbecued a soccer ball, stabbed it and yelled to open wide for some soccer.<ref>"[[The Cartridge Family]]"</ref>

== Appearances ==
*{{ep|The Cartridge Family}}
*{{bk|The Marge Book|(mentioned)}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{Wikipedialink|Hank Williams, Jr.}}

{{Musicians|bass=yes|drums=yes|guitar=yes|harmonica=yes|keyboard=yes}}
{{Simpsons characters}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Hank, Jr.}}

[[Category:Adults]]
[[Category:Real-world characters]]
[[Category:Characters voiced by guest stars]]
[[Category:One-time characters]]

Springfield Skating Rink

2023-04-29T12:03:23Z

Gran2:

{{Location
|name= Springfield Skating Rink
|image= [[File:Springfield Skating Rink.png|250px]]
|district= [[Downtown Springfield]]
|town= [[Springfield]]
|use= Hokey matches Skating rink
|owner=
|employees=
|appearance= "[[Lisa on Ice]]"
}}

The '''Springfield Skating Rink''' is a skating rink in [[Springfield]], used occasionally for hockey matches. The rink was heavily damaged after a riot due to a tie in a Pee-Wee Hockey match.

== Non-canon ==
{{Noncanon}}
=== The Simpsons: Tapped Out ===
{{TranscludeSection|The Simpsons: Tapped Out buildings/Stadiums and arenas|SkatingRink}}

== History ==
{{Expand}}
Several hockey matches were played in the skating rink.

== Appearances ==
*{{ep|Lisa on Ice}}
*{{game|The Simpsons: Tapped Out}}

{{Tapped Out buildings|stadiums=yes}}
{{Springfield}}

[[Category:Businesses]]
[[Category:Recurring locations]]

Mr. Mitchell

2022-11-16T13:56:00Z

Gran2:

{{Character
|name = Mr. Mitchell
|image = [[File:Mr. Mitchell.png|250px]]
|gender = {{Male}}
|hair = Light brown
|age =
|status = Alive
|job =
|relatives =
|appearance = "[[The Canine Mutiny]]"
|voiced by = [[Dan Castellaneta]]
}}

'''Mr. Mitchell''' is a blind man who adopted [[Santa's Little Helper]].

== History ==
[[Bart]] gave away [[Santa's Little Helper]] he could instead keep a more preferable dog, [[Laddie]]. Bart later gave up Laddie to the police and tried to get Santa's Little Helper back. He found out that [[Reverend Lovejoy]] gave him to a blind man, Mr. Mitchell, who had renamed him Sprinkles. Bart tried to steal the dog back however Mr. Mitchell called the police. Eventually Mr. Mitchell returned Santa's Little Helper to Bart since the two had a strong bond. When the police arrived, Laddie found a bag of marijuana in Mr. Mitchell's pocket. He insisted it was medicinal and without it he "could go blinder".<ref>"[[The Canine Mutiny]]"</ref>

He took part in the world's tallest human pyramid record attempt.<ref>"[[Sweets and Sour Marge]]"</ref>

He appeared at {{Chs|Phish}}'s concert to keep medical marijuana legalized.<ref>"[[Weekend at Burnsie's]]"</ref>

He was briefly seen in a news report about [[Mona Simpson]]'s time on the run from the authorities.<ref>"[[My Mother the Carjacker]]"</ref>

When Lisa started adopting animals she accidently took Mr. Mitchell's guide dog.<ref>"[[Jazzy and the Pussycats]]"</ref>

== Behind the Laughter ==
{{W|John Turturro}} originally recorded the role of Mr. Mitchell, but was re-dubbed with Castellaneta when some of his dialogue was re-written and he refused to re-record it.<ref>[https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503761988850171905 Bill Oakley's Twitter]</ref>

== Appearances ==
*{{ep|The Canine Mutiny}}
*{{ep|Sweets and Sour Marge}}
*{{ep|Weekend at Burnsie's}}
*{{ep|My Mother the Carjacker}}
*{{ep|Jazzy and the Pussycats}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Simpsons characters}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell, Mr.}}

[[Category:Adults]]
[[Category:Characters voiced by Dan Castellaneta]]
[[Category:Recurring characters]]
[[Category:Characters introduced in season 8]]

Mr. Mitchell

2022-11-16T13:55:47Z

Gran2: correct

{{Character
|name = Mr. Mitchell
|image = [[File:Mr. Mitchell.png|250px]]
|gender = {{Male}}
|hair = Light brown
|age =
|status = Alive
|job =
|relatives =
|appearance = "[[The Canine Mutiny]]"
|voiced by = [[Dan Castellaneta]]
}}

'''Mr. Mitchell''' is a blind man who adopted [[Santa's Little Helper]].

== History ==
[[Bart]] gave away [[Santa's Little Helper]] he could instead keep a more preferable dog, [[Laddie]]. Bart later gave up Laddie to the police and tried to get Santa's Little Helper back. He found out that [[Reverend Lovejoy]] gave him to a blind man, Mr. Mitchell, who had renamed him Sprinkles. Bart tried to steal the dog back however Mr. Mitchell called the police. Eventually Mr. Mitchell returned Santa's Little Helper to Bart since the two had a strong bond. When the police arrived, Laddie found a bag of marijuana in Mr. Mitchell's pocket. He insisted it was medicinal and without it he "could go blinder".<ref>"[[The Canine Mutiny]]"</ref>

He took part in the world's tallest human pyramid record attempt.<ref>"[[Sweets and Sour Marge]]"</ref>

He appeared at {{Chs|Phish}}'s concert to keep medical marijuana legalized.<ref>"[[Weekend at Burnsie's]]"</ref>

He was briefly seen in a news report about [[Mona Simpson]]'s time on the run from the authorities.<ref>"[[My Mother the Carjacker]]"</ref>

When Lisa started adopting animals she accidently took Mr. Mitchell's guide dog.<ref>"[[Jazzy and the Pussycats]]"</ref>

== Behind the Laughter ==
{{W|John Turturro}} originally recorded the role of Mr. Mitchell, but was re-dubbed with Castellaneta when some of his dialogue was re-written and he refused to re-record it.<ref>[https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503761988850171905 Bill Oakley's Twitter]</ref>

== Appearances ==
*{{ep|The Canine Mutiny}}
*{{ep|Sweets and Sour Marge}}
*{{ep|Weekend at Burnsie's}}
*{{ep|My Mother the Carjacker}}
*{{ep|Jazzy and the Pussycats}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Simpsons characters}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell, Mr.}}

[[Category:Adults]]
[[Category:Characters voiced by Hank Azaria]]
[[Category:Recurring characters]]
[[Category:Characters introduced in season 8]]

The Simpsons: Tapped Out Treehouse of Horror XXXIII content update

2022-11-15T17:28:59Z

Gran2: /* Other changes made */ The dates might be slightly off here, but noting this

{{TOCU title}}
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{{for|Treehouse of Horror XXXIII content update|other Multi-Events|The Simpsons: Tapped Out Multi-Event content update|TSTO Multi-Event Content Updates}}
{{TOCUPrevNext|The Simpsons: Tapped Out Tragic Magic content update|The Simpsons: Tapped Out Upcoming content updates}}
{{quote|Halloween is the new “it” holiday. But as empty big box stores turn into Cauldrons of Capitalism, Lisa wants to bring out the Boo from her beloved books with Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft! When the two spooky scribes start to compete for who can become the Master of Horror, all of Springfield may be doomed. Will anyone survive Lovecraft teaming up with Mad Doctor Itchy to unleash a creation so frightening that you’ll have to buy some boots just so you can shake in them?|Event description on app store.}}
[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Splash Screen.png|300px|thumb|right|Splash Screen.]][[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII app icon.png|100px|thumb|right|App Icon]][[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Store Panel.png|100px|thumb|right|Store Panel.]]
'''''[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out]]'' Treehouse of Horror XXXIII''' is the two hundred and thirtieth content update. It was released on October 12, 2022 and will end on November 16, 2022. It adds 4 new characters, 4 new building-characters combo, 1 new character skin, 6 new buildings, 7 new building skins and 11 new decorations.

== Note ==
<div style="padding:2px;">{{Messagebox|Yearbook Mystery Box.png|width=800px|All items with this icon on the last column of the table are also available for just [[File:Donut Tapped Out.png|15px]]30 in the [[Yearbook Mystery Box]]!}}</div>
== Characters ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mopey Mary.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Mopey Mary]]}}
{{TB|[[File:Mopey Mary Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 5.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Father Ben.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Father Ben]]}}
{{TB|[[File:Father Ben Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Conjurationing Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Sideshow Chicken.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Sideshow Bob|Sideshow Chicken]]}}
{{TB|[[File:Sideshow Chicken Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 5.}}
{{TBT|[[File:The Headless Horseman.png|90px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween of Horror|The Headless Horseman]]}}
{{TB|[[File:The Headless Horseman Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Springfield Costume Shop.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Poe.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|{{Ch|Edgar Allan Poe}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Edgar Allan Poe Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with The House of Usher.}}
{{TBT|[[File:H. P. Lovecraft.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|[[H. P. Lovecraft|H.P. Lovecraft]]}}
{{TB|[[File:H.P. Lovecraft Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Fogburyport.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mad Doctor Itchy.png|90px]]}}
{{TB|[[Replaceable You|Mad Doctor Itchy]]}}
{{TB|[[File:Mad Doctor Itchy Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Mad Doctor Itchy's Castle.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Frankenscratchy.png|90px]]}}
{{TB|[[Replaceable You|Frankenscratchy]]}}
{{TB|[[File:Frankenscratchy Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Tray of 132 Donuts.}}
}}
=== Returning ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Dr. Crab.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Dr. Crab]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|60}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Dr. Crab Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Frinkenstein.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|[[Jonathan Frink, Sr.|Frinkenstein]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|70}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Frinkenstein Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Count Dracula.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Count Dracula]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|75}}|3}}
{{TB|[[File:Count Dracula Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Countess Dracula.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Countess Dracula]]}}
{{TB|[[File:Countess Dracula Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:She-Wolf.png|85px]]}}
{{TB|[[She-Wolf]]}}
{{TB|[[File:She-Wolf Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Blinky Monster.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|[[There's Something About Marrying|Blinky Monster]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Blinky Monster Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Scary Dock.}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Nosferatu.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[Nosferatu]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Nosferatu Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Cursed Ship.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:M'nthster.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[M'nthster]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:M'nthster Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair).}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Julienstein.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|[[Julienstein]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Julienstein Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Monster's Castle.|2}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Frankenstein's Monster.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Frankenstein's Monster]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Frankenstein's Monster Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Panther Marge.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Panther Marge]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Panther Marge Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Mad Dr. Hibbert's Manor}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mrs. Frink.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Mrs. Frink]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Mrs. Frink Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Screaming Monkey Medical Research Center.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Beatrice (Dangerous Curves).png|100px]]}}
{{TB|{{ap|Beatrice|Dangerous Curves}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Beatrice Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Springfield Cursed Forest.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Bridge Troll Moe.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|{{ap|Troll|Treehouse of Horror XI|Bridge Troll Moe}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Bridge Troll Moe Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Deep Dark Woods.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Werewolf.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Werewolf]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Werewolf Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Howl Hill.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Doctor Colossus.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Doctor Colossus]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Dr. Colossus Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Death Mountain.}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Gravedigger Billy.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Gravedigger Billy]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Gravedigger Billy Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Cemetery Plot.}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Robo Burns.png|90px]]}}
{{TB|[[Robo Burns]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Robo Burns Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Soul Extraction Institute.|2}}
{{TRs|{{Yearbook}}|2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Doggy Smithers.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Doggy Smithers]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Doggy Smithers Unlock.png|300px]]}}
}}

== Character skins ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Willie the Riveter.png|90px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween of Horror|Willie the Riveter]]}}
{{TB|-[[File:Willie the Riveter Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 5.}}
}}

=== Returning ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Moe Moog.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Moog]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|50}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Tapped Out Moog Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Count Burns.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Count Burns]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Tapped Out Count Burns New Character.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Burns Coffin.}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
}}

== Non Playable Characters ==
=== Returning ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Unlock image}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Unlock Burns Monster.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Treehouse of Horror XVIII|Burns Monster]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|20}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Tapped Out Burns Monster New Character.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Helter Skeleter.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu|Helter Skeleter]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|25}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Helter Skeleter Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Clawing Zombie Tapped Out.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Clawing Zombie}}
{{TB|{{Donut|25}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Tapped Out Clawing Zombie New Character.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Pet Formless Terror.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu|Formless Terror]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|30}}|2}}
{{TB|[[File:Formless Terror Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Disco Zombie.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|[[Treehouse of Horror III|Disco Zombie]]}}
{{TB|[[File:Disco Zombie Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Red Goblin.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|[[Lisa the Drama Queen|Red Goblin]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Red Goblin Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Mystical Pests Bundle.|2}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Blue Goblin.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|[[Lisa the Drama Queen|Blue Goblin]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Blue Goblin Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Star Spawn.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Star Spawn}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Star Spawn Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Cloakie.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|Cloakie}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Cloakie Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Monster Minion Bundle.|3}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Shuffles.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Shuffles}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Shuffles Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Wearywolf.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Wearywolf}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Wearywolf Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:The Raven.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[The Raven]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|30}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Tapped Out The Raven New Character.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Polly HOMЯ.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|{{ap|Polly|HOMЯ|Octoparrot}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|[[File:Octoparrot Unlock.png|300px]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Screaming Monkey Medical Research Center.}}
{{TB|}}
}}

== Buildings ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image|width=250px}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Build time}}
{{TH|Task}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Columbus Day HQ.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween Headquarters|Columbus Day HQ]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TRs|4h|6}}
{{TB|Crushing Thanksgiving-Themed Specialty Stores}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Halloween Headquarters Bundle.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spine Chills.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Spine Chills]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Overdoing Spooky Decorations}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spook House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spook House}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Shooting for Medium-Spooky and Nailing It}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Crate and Burial.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Crate and Burial]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Offering Past-Life Savings on This-Life Burial Needs}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Conjurationing Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Luxury Crypt.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Springfield Cemetery|Luxury Crypt]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Helping Rich People Show Off One Last Time}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Conjurationing Pt. 5.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Abandoned Lighthouse.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|[[Abandoned Lighthouse]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Polishing Lights, Tying Knots, Napping}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Springfield Costume Shop.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Springfield Costume Shop]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|150}}|3}}
{{TRs|6s|4}}
{{TB|Selling Questionable "Sexy" Costumes}}
{{TB|Unlocks The Headless Horseman.}}
{{TBT|[[File:The House of Usher.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Edgar Allan Poe|The House of Usher]]}}
{{TB|Hoping the Raven Doesn't Come Over Again}}
{{TB|Unlocks Edgar Allan Poe.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Fogburyport Pier.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Fogburyport]]}}
{{TB|Promoting Fog-Themed Tourist Experiences}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Fogburyport Bundle. Unlocks H.P. Lovecraft.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mad Doctor Itchy's Castle.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Replaceable You|Mad Doctor Itchy's Castle]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Conducting Creepy Experiments}}
{{TB|Unlocks Mad Doctor Itchy.}}
}}
=== Returning ===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image|width=250px}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Build time}}
{{TH|Task}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Official Halloween HQ.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Official Halloween HQ]]}}
{{TB|{{Cash|13500}}}}
{{TB|4h}}
{{TB|Packaging Fake Spiders}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Transylvania Cottage.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Transylvania Cottage}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|30}}|2}}
{{TB|4h}}
{{TB|Income Tax}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Catacombs.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Catacombs}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Cheap Housing for the Dead}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ancient Dig.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Ancient Dig}}
{{TB|{{Donut|40}}}}
{{TB|4h}}
{{TB|Enticing the Curious with Mysteries}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Sunken Temple.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu|Sunken Temple]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|50}}|2}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Aligning The Stars}}
{{TB|Also unlocks with R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair) bundle.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Cabin.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Cabin}}
{{TB|4h}}
{{TB|Creakin' 'n' Shakin'}}
{{TB|Version without bonus $ and XP.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Mausoleum.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Mausoleum}}
{{TB|{{Donut|60}}}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Incubating Premium Zombies}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Bad Dream House Tapped Out.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Evil House|Bad Dream House]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|70}}}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Scaring Unsuspecting Guests}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Springfield Cemetery Tapped Out.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Springfield Cemetery]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|75}}}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Incubating Zombies}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Cthulhu Monument.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu]] Monument}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|80}}|4}}
{{TB|4h}}
{{TB|Driving People Insane}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Fogbury Port Lighthouse & Pier.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Fogburyport|Fogbury Port Lighthouse & Pier]]}}
{{TB|4h}}
{{TB|Exporting Fish Monster Fashion}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:MAG Office.png]]}}
{{TB|MAG Office}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Hosting Community Classes}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Orphan Alley.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Orphan Alley}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Creeping the Hell Out of People}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Large Mausoleum.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Large Mausoleum}}
{{TB|{{Donut|90}}}}
{{TB|4h}}
{{TB|Locking Down Real Estate}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Soul Extraction Institute.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Soul Extraction Institute]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|100}}}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Rooting Out Gingers}}
{{TB|Unlocks Robo Burns and Doggy Smithers.}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Death Mountain.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Death Mountain]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|120}}}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Hatching Implausible Schemes}}
{{TB|Unlocks Doctor Colossus.}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Soilant Red Factory.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Soilant Red Factory]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|125}}}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Running out of Business}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair).png|100px]][[File:Bermuda Triangle Lair.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu|R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair)]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|150}}|3}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Disrupting Cell Service}}
{{TB|Also unlocks with R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair) bundle. Unlocks M'nthster.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mad Dr. Hibbert's Manor.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Mad Dr. Hibbert's Manor]]}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Preparing for the Mad Master's Return}}
{{TB|Unlocks Panther Marge.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Screaming Monkey Medical Research Center.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Screaming Monkey Medical Research Center]]}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Perverting Nature for Fun and Profit}}
{{TB|Unlocks Mrs. Frink and Octoparrot.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monster's Castle.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|Monster's Castle}}
{{TB|{{Donut|160}}}}
{{TB|6s}}
{{TB|Quick-charging Electric Monsters}}
{{TB|Unlocks Frenkenstein's Monster and Julienstein.}}
{{TB|}}
}}

== Building skins ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image|width=250px}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Krustyland Halloween Horror Night.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween of Horror|Krustyland Halloween Horror Night]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 1.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Halloween Headquarters.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween Headquarters]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Halloween Headquarters Bundle.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Toilet-Papered Flanders House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Toilet-Papered Flanders House}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Brown House of Horror.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Brown House of Horror}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Spooky Dark Plunger Bundle.|4}}
{{TBT|[[File:Fraidy Cat Van Houten House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Fraidy Cat Van Houten House}}
{{TBT|[[File:Scary Blue House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Scary Blue House}}
{{TBT|[[File:Skeletal Skinner House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Skeletal Skinner House}}
}}

== Decorations ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image|width=300px}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TBT|[[File:Halloween Horror Night Billboard.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween of Horror|Halloween Horror Night Billboard]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|20}}}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Seasonal Workers.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween of Horror|Seasonal Workers]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|30}}|2}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Jack-o-lantern Bouncy House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween of Horror|Jack-o-lantern Bouncy House]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Springfield Forever Cemetery.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Springfield Forever Cemetery]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Conjurationing Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ghost Cemetery.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Halloween of Horror|Ghost Cemetery]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|35}}}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing The Conjurationing Pt. 4.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Zombies and Ghouls Billboard.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|Zombies and Ghouls Billboard}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|20}}|2}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Zombie Billboard Bundle.|2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Zombie Years Billboard.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|Zombie Years Billboard}}
{{TBT|[[File:Bottomless Pit.png|120px]]}}
{{TB|[[Treehouse of Horror III|Bottomless Pit]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 2.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Reanimator.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Replaceable You|Reanimator]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|30}}}}
{{TB|Unlocks after completing At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 3.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Dark Plunger.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Dark Plunger}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Spooky Dark Plunger Bundle. Tapping the plunger will toggle all the Halloween/horror-themed façades in your land.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Fogburyport Sign.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Fogburyport]] Sign}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Fogburyport Bundle.}}
}}
===Returning===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Notes}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Spooky Wall.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[The Wailing Wall|Spooky Wall]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|1}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Bramble Hedge.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|Bramble Hedge}}
{{TB|{{Donut|2}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Halloween Balloons.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|Halloween Balloons}}
{{TB|{{Donut|5}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Bone Pile.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Bone Pile}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|15}}|3}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Hanging Streetlamp.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|Hanging Streetlamp}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Shallow Grave.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Shallow Grave}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Hell Scientists.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Hellroads|Hell Scientists]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|20}}|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Vampire Casket.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Vampire Casket}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ruins.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Ruins}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Tent.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Tent}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Flying Bats.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Flying Bats}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|20}}|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Lightup Elder God.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Light-up Elder God}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Wavy-arm Elder God.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Wavy-arm Elder God}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Homer's grave.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Days of Future Future|Homer's Grave]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Spooky Tree.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[Treehouse of Horror series|Spooky Tree]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Spooky Forest Bundle.|5}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Vulture Tree.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Vulture Tree}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Dead Tree.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[Treehouse of Horror series|Dead Tree]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Shrub 1.png|30px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Shrub 1}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Shrub 2.png|30px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Shrub 2}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Giant Snake in a Tree.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Three Times|Giant Snake in a Tree]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TRs|Unlocks with Spooky Forest Bundle.|5}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Brambles.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Brambles}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Grove.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Grove}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Hangman Cage.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|Hangman Cage}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Tentacle Tree.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[Marge vs. the Monorail|Tentacle Tree]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Halloween Party Wall.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|Halloween Party Wall}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|Unlocks with Halloween Party Wall x 10 Bundle.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Haunted Crossroads.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Haunted Crossroads}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|25}}|3}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Town Square.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Town Square}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Shed.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Shed}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:The Impossible Tower.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu|The Impossible Tower]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|30}}|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Satan's Path.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Satan's Path]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Wailing Wall.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[The Wailing Wall|Wailing Wall]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Haunted Stables.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Haunted Stables}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Gate to Nowhere.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu|Gate to Nowhere]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|35}}|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Elder Blimp.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Elder Blimp}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Foggy Swamp.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Foggy Swamp}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Covered Bridge.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Covered Bridge}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Frontier Cemetery.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Frontier Cemetery}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|40}}|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monster Couch.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Monster Couch}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:U.F.P..png|100px]]}}
{{TB|U.F.P.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ancient Burial Ground Tapped Out.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Ancient Burial Ground}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mechanical Ghost.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Mechanical Ghost}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|40}}|3}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:The Shinning Maze.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|The Shinning Maze}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mortician Carriage.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Mortician Carriage}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ancient Ruins.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Cthulhu|Ancient Ruins]]}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|45}}|2}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Magical Essence Sucker.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Magical Essence Sucker}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Wolf Rock.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Wolf Rock}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|50}}|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Insanity Cauldron.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer|Insanity Cauldron]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Skinner Sarcophagus.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Pharaoh|Skinner Sarcophagus]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ghost Zapper Tapped Out.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Ghost Zapper}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Dark Carriage.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Dark Carriage}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|60}}|4}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Tapped Out Grand Pumpkin.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Grand Pumpkin|The Grand Pumpkin]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Lava Machine.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Lava Machine}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Stairway to Hell.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Simpsons Bible Stories|Stairway to Hell]]}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
{{TBT|[[File:Fogbury Cemetery.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Fogburyport|Fogbury Cemetery]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|70}}}}
{{TB|}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Cemetery Plot.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Cemetery Plot}}
{{TB|{{Donut|100}}}}
{{TB|Unlocks Gravedigger Billy.}}
{{TRs|{{Yearbook}}|2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Burns Coffin Tapped Out.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Count Burns|Burns Coffin]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|120}}}}
{{TB|Unlocks Count Burns.}}
{{TBT|[[File:Howl Hill.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|Howl Hill}}
{{TB|{{Donut|145}}}}
{{TB|Unlocks Werewolf.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Scary Dock.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Scary Dock}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|150}}|4}}
{{TB|Unlocks Blinky Monster.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Cursed Ship.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Cursed Ship}}
{{TB|Unlocks Nosferatu.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:Springfield Cursed Forest.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Springfield Cursed Forest}}
{{TB|Unlocks Beatrice.}}
{{TB|}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Deep Dark Woods.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|[[Deep Dark Woods]]}}
{{TB|Unlocks Bridge Troll Moe.}}
{{TB|}}
}}

== Bundles ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Content}}
{{TBT|[[File:Halloween Headquarters Bundle.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Halloween Headquarters Bundle}}
{{TB|The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 2}}
{{TB|Columbus Day HQ and Halloween Headquarters}}
{{TBT|[[File:Zombie Billboard Bundle.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Zombie Billboard Bundle}}
{{TB|At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 1}}
{{TB|Zombies and Ghouls Billboard and Zombie Years Billboard}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Forest Bundle.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Forest Bundle}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|20}}|2}}
{{TB|Spooky Tree [x4], Vulture Tree [x2], Dead Tree [x6], Spooky Shrub [x4], Giant Snake in a Tree, Spooky Brambles [x2], Spooky Grove, Hangman Cage [x2], Spooky Shrub 2 [x4], Tentacle Tree}}
{{TBT|[[File:Halloween Party Wall.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|Halloween Party Walls x 10}}
{{TB|Halloween Party Wall (x10)}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monsarno Flower Wall Bundle.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Monsarno Flower Wall Bundle}}
{{TB|{{Donut|50}} Possible prize in the Shattered Dreams Mystery Box}}
{{TB|Monsarno Flower Wall [x20]}}
{{TBT|[[File:Monster Minion Bundle.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|Monster Minion Bundle}}
{{TB|{{Donut|50}}}}
{{TB|Cloakie, Wearywolf and Shuffles}}
{{TBT|[[File:Fogburyport Bundle.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Fogburyport Bundle}}
{{TRs|{{Donut|150}}|2}}
{{TB|Fogburyport w/H.P. Lovecraft and Fogburyport Sign}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spooky Dark Plunger Bundle.png|90px]][[File:Spooky Dark Plunger Bundle Gil.png|150px]]}}
{{TB|Spooky Dark Plunger Bundle}}
{{TB|Spooky Dark Plunger, Brown House of Horror, Fraidy Cat Van Houten House, Scary Blue House and Skeletal Skinner House}}
{{TBT|[[File:R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair) bundle.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair)}}
{{TB|{{Donut|160}}}}
{{TB|R'lyeh (Bermuda Triangle Lair) w/M'nthster and Sunken Temple}}
{{TBT|[[File:Frankenscratchy Bundle.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Tray of 132 Donuts}}
{{TB|Tray of 132 Donuts}}
{{TB|{{Donut|132}} and Frankenscratchy}}
}}

== Consumables ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Content}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Screen}}
{{TBT|[[File:Dozen Donuts.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|Dozen Donuts}}
{{TB|{{Donut|12}}}}
{{TCs|{{GBT|1}}|2}}
{{TRsT|[[File:Shattered Token.png|25px]]|6}}
{{TRs|Shattered Token}}
{{TB|{{SDMBT|1}}}}
{{TCs|Event completed Daily challenges Dozen Donuts|2}}
{{TBT|2 Shattered Tokens}}
{{TB|{{SDMBT|2}}}}
{{TCs|Stack of 60 Donuts|2}}
{{TBT|3 Shattered Tokens}}
{{TB|{{SDMBT|3}}}}
{{TCs|Tray of 120 Donuts|2}}
{{TBT|5 Shattered Tokens}}
{{TB|{{SDMBT|5}}}}
{{TCs|Truckload of 300 Donuts|2}}
{{TBT|10 Shattered Tokens}}
{{TB|{{SDMBT|10}}}}
{{TCs|Store Full of 900 Donuts|2}}
{{TBT|15 Shattered Tokens}}
{{TB|{{SDMBT|15}}}}
{{TCs|Boatload of 2400 Donuts|2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Simpsons Wrestling Mystery Box Token.png|25px]]}}
{{TB|Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box Token}}
{{TB|{{GBT|1}}}}
{{TCs|{{Donut|60}}|2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box}}
{{TB|[[Oyster Eating Table]], [[Cthulhu]], [[Spooky House]], [[Dracula's Castle]], [[The Webs]], [[Dracula-la Land]], [[House on Scary Hill]], [[Shinning Hotel]], [[Grim Reaper|Death]], [[Dr. Lenny's Lab]], [[Frinkiac 7]], [[Hell Labs]] w/[[Demon Moe]], [[The Simpsons: Tapped Out characters/Interdimensional Travellers#Evil Homer|Evil Homer]], [[Count Burns' Castle]], [[Mad Doctor's Castle]], [[Malicious Krubb]], [[Hellport Pentagram]], [[Torture Stand]], [[Hugo Simpson|Hugo]], [[Kill-E-Mart]], [[Moe's Terror]], [[Krusty Murder]], [[Scream-son House]], [[Pet Cemetery]], [[Construction Yard]], [[Medieval Rich House]], [[Burns Family Crypt]], [[Medieval Cathedral]], [[Zombie Sandwich]], [[Werewolf Flanders]], [[Spooky Gorge]], [[Count Grampa]], [[Were-Milhouse]], [[Mummy Wiggum]], [[Gallows]], [[Murder House]], [[Slithers]], [[Gelatinous Homer]]}}
{{TB|{{GBT|1}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box Screen.png|175px]]}}
{{TBT|[[File:Shattered Dreams Mystery Box.png|75px]]}}
{{TB|Shattered Dreams Mystery Box}}
{{TB|[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out Dog Days content update#Shattered Dreams Mystery Box|Complete list]]}}
{{TB|{{SDMBT|1}}}}
{{TB|[[File:Shattered Dreams Mystery Box Screen.png|175px]]}}
{{TBT|[[File:Simpsons Wrestling Mystery Box Token.png|25px]]}}
{{TB|5 Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box Tokens}}
{{TB|{{GBT}}5}}
{{TCs|{{Donut|240}}|2}}
}}
=== Shattered Dreams Mystery Box ===
{{Table|
{{THT|[[File:Shattered Dreams Mystery Box Guide.png|thumb|left|120px]][[Springfield Falls]], [[Springfield National Park]] w/[[Teddy Roosevelt]], [[Old Tree Spirit]], [[Wildlife Sanctuary]], [[Jesse Grass]], [[Parcology]], [[Dinosaur Lake]], [[Rolling Rock]], [[Carl's Dad Caverns]], [[Howard's Flowers]], [[Improvised Snare]], [[Secret Singing Stone]], [[Ye Olde Cherry Tree]] w/[[George Washington]], [[Pont du Gard]], [[Moe's Cavern (At Long Last Leave)|Moe's Cavern]] w/[[Caveman Moe]], [[Old Mine]], [[Pterodactyl Nest]], [[Prehistoric Jungle]], [[Acid Pools]], [[Oasis]], [[Waterslide Tree]], [[Forbidden Tree]], [[Bear Cave]], [[Picnic Spot]], [[Chimp Refuge]] w/[[Joan Bushwell]], [[Peek-At-Em Park]], [[Shelbyville Bluffs]], [[Contraception Overlook]], [[Stormy Island]], [[Nana Sophie Mussolini's Vineyard]], [[Bodhi Tree]], Monsarno Flower Wall Bundle ([[Monsarno Flower Wall]] [x20]), Holo-Bundle ([[Holo-Bench]] x2, [[Holo-Boardwalk Tree]] x2, [[Holo-Exotic Tree]] x2, [[Holo-Lamp Post]] x2, [[Holo-Rose Bush]] x2, [[Holo-Small Hedge]] x2, [[Holo-Large Hedge]] x2 and [[Holo-Tree]] x8), [[Bonsai Beings]], [[Huge Tree]], [[Orange Tree]], [[Giant Mushrooms]], [[Lavender Field]], [[Brazilwood Tree]], [[Prehistoric Foliage]], [[Cane Field]]}}
}}
== Permanent item sale ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Cost}}
{{TH|Yearbook MB}}
{{TBT|[[File:Volcano Lair Tapped Out.png|100px]][[File:Hank Scorpio.png|50px]]}}
{{TB|[[Volcano Lair]] w/[[Hank Scorpio]]}}
{{TB|{{Donut|150}}}}
{{TB|{{Yearbook}}}}
}}

== Gameplay ==
{{Table|
{{THT|Please note: if the questline seems stuck, move the quest tasks up and down to reveal more. <big>'''[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out Treehouse of Horror XXXIII content update/The True Meaning of Halloween Gameplay|The True Meaning of Halloween Gameplay]]'''</big>}}
}}

== Prizes ==
[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Guide.png|300px]][[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII The True Meaning of Halloween Prizes.png|300px]][[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII End.png|299px]]
===The True Meaning of Halloween===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|[[File:Krustyland Halloween Horror Night.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|Krustyland Halloween Horror Night}}
{{TB|The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 1}}
{{TBT|[[File:Halloween Headquarters Bundle.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Halloween Headquarters Bundle}}
{{TB|The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Halloween Horror Night Billboard.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Halloween Horror Night Billboard}}
{{TB|The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 3}}
{{TBT|[[File:Seasonal Workers.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Seasonal Workers}}
{{TB|The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 4}}
{{TBT|[[File:Willie the Riveter.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Willie the Riveter}}
{{TB|The True Meaning of Halloween Pt. 5}}
}}
===The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spine Chills.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spine Chills}}
{{TB|The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 1}}
{{TBT|[[File:Jack-o-lantern Bouncy House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Jack-o-lantern Bouncy House}}
{{TB|The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Spook House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Spook House}}
{{TB|The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 3}}
{{TBT|[[File:Toilet-Papered Flanders House.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Toilet-Papered Flanders House}}
{{TB|The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 4}}
{{TBT|[[File:Mopey Mary.png|80px]]}}
{{TB|Mopey Mary}}
{{TB|The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill Pt. 5}}
}}
===The Conjurationing===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|[[File:Father Ben.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Father Ben}}
{{TB|The Conjurationing Pt. 1}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Crate and Burial.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Crate and Burial}}
{{TB|The Conjurationing Pt. 2}}
{{TBT|[[File:TSTO Springfield Forever Cemetery.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Springfield Forever Cemetery}}
{{TB|The Conjurationing Pt. 3}}
{{TBT|[[File:Ghost Cemetery.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Ghost Cemetery}}
{{TB|The Conjurationing Pt. 4}}
{{TBT|[[File:Luxury Crypt.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Luxury Crypt}}
{{TB|The Conjurationing Pt. 5}}
}}
===At the Suburbs of Madness===
{{Table|
{{TH|Image}}
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Unlock}}
{{TBT|[[File:Zombie Billboard Bundle.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Zombie Billboard Bundle}}
{{TB|At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 1}}
{{TBT|[[File:Bottomless Pit.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Bottomless Pit}}
{{TB|At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 2}}
{{TBT|[[File:Reanimator.png|100px]]}}
{{TB|Reanimator}}
{{TB|At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 3}}
{{TBT|[[File:Abandoned Lighthouse.png|70px]]}}
{{TB|Abandoned Lighthouse}}
{{TB|At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 4}}
{{TBT|[[File:Sideshow Chicken.png|90px]]}}
{{TB|Sideshow Chicken}}
{{TB|At the Suburbs of Madness Pt. 5}}
}}

== Dates ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Date (All times are 2pm GMT)}}
{{TH|Event}}
{{TBT|10/12-11/16}}
{{TB|Event, The True Meaning of Halloween, Springfield Costume Shop w/The Headless Horseman, Seasonal Workers, Jack-o-lantern Bouncy House, Ghost Cemetery, Zombies and Ghouls Billboard, Zombie Years Billboard, Reanimator, Tray of 132 Donuts bundle, Halloween Horror Night Billboard, Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box, Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box Token, 5 Treehouse of Horror XXXIII Mystery Box Tokens, Returning items}}
{{TBT|10/21-11/16}}
{{TB|The Hip Hop Haunting of House Hill, The House of Usher w/Edgar Allan Poe}}
{{TBT|10/30-11/16}}
{{TB|The Conjurationing, Spooky Dark Plunger Bundle, Fogburyport Bundle}}
{{TBT|11/8-11/16}}
{{TB|At the Suburbs of Madness, Mad Doctor Itchy's Castle w/Mad Doctor Itchy}}
{{TBT|Event completed}}
{{TB|Shattered Dreams Mystery Box, Shattered Tokens}}
}}

== Conform-o-meter impact ==
{{Table|
{{TH|Name}}
{{TH|Rating}}
{{TH|Points}}
{{TBT|Halloween Horror Night Billboard}}
{{TRs|Consumerism|3}}
{{TB|5}}
{{TBT|Columbus Day HQ, Crate and Burial}}
{{TB|10}}
{{TBT|Fogburyport}}
{{TB|20}}
{{TBT|Luxury Crypt}}
{{TB|Obedience}}
{{TRs|10|4}}
{{TBT|Abandoned Lighthouse, Fogburyport Sign}}
{{TB|Socialism}}
{{TBT|Springfield Forever Cemetery, Ghost Cemetery}}
{{TB|Righteousness}}
{{TBT|Spook House, Seasonal Workers, Jack-o-lantern Bouncy House, Zombies and Ghouls Billboard, Zombie Years Billboard}}
{{TRs|Indolence|2}}
{{TBT|Springfield Costume Shop, The House of Usher, Mad Doctor Itchy's Castle}}
{{TB|20}}
{{TBT|Spine Chills}}
{{TRs|Vanity|2}}
{{TB|10}}
{{TBT|Reanimator}}
{{TRs|100|2}}
{{TBT|Bottomless Pit}}
{{TB|Tree-hugging}}
{{TBT|Spooky Dark Plunger}}
{{TB|Vanity Bonus $ and XP}}
{{TB|200 4%}}
}}

== Other changes made ==
=== October 11th Update (4.58.0; "458_THOHXXXIII") ===
*The app icon and the splash screen were changed to new ones for the event.
*Autumn look has been set for trees.
*Leaves are now falling on the screen.
*A new character group, Moms, was added: Agnes, Helen Lovejoy, Empty-Nest Marge, Anime Marge, Luann, Sarah Wiggum, Mrs. Muntz, Mrs. Frink, Rose Quimby, Mrs. Prince, Queen Gautama, Stephanie Brockman, Panther Marge, Grandma Van Houten and Courtney.
*A new character group, Wives, was added: Helen Lovejoy, Ms. Peyton, Empty-Nest Marge, Anime Marge, Luann, Sarah Wiggum, Bernice Hibbert, Mrs. Frink, Tabitha Vixx, Rose Quimby, Mrs. Prince, Queen Gautama, Stephanie Brockman, Countess Dracula, She-Wolf, Womenhet, Panther Marge and Mrs. Claus.
*A new character group, School Girls, was added: Clarissa Wellington, Amber Dempsey, Mary Spuckler, Noir Lisa, Janey, Allison Taylor, Brittany Brockman, Alaska Nebraska, Zia Simpson, Nikki McKenna, Samantha Stankey and Annika.
*A new character group, Mad Scientists, was added: Blarg Alien, Sebastian Cobb, Mrs. Frink, Dr. Crab, Dr. Colossus and Dr. Griffin (Invisible Man).
*Pet Cemetery's build time was fixed.
*Mopey Mary was added to the characters that can Moonbounce.
*Murder House's build time was changed to 4 hours.

=== October 18th update ===
*The shop timer for the Spooky Forest Bundle was changed so that the item would disappear from the store on October 21st, rather than lasting the full event.

== Sources ==
*{{TOUI|Overview_en.htm|Overview}}
{{Tapped Out}}
{{Tapped Out updates|2022=yes}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Treehouse of Horror XXXIII}}

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Gran2:

Hey, I'm Alex, and I live in England. I mainly operated on Wikipedia, under the same username, where I was one of the main editors relating to ''The Simpsons'', and where I have written numerous Featured and Good articles related to the subject. For the record my favourite seasons are 3-8, and my favourite character is [[Superintendent Chalmers]]. Pretty much every post-season 10 episode is total crap. [[Al Jean]] has totally ruined everything about this show. It's time it died.

Real-world deaths

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Gran2: /* Writers and producers */

Real-world deaths

2020-05-17T17:24:57Z

Gran2: /* Archive footage */ Removing Gregory Peck. He died long before this audio was used so this isn't the place for him.

2014-08-25T08:35:41Z

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{{Realworld}}
The following is a list of people known to have been '''intended to guest star''' on the show, but for whatever reason, did not appear. Reasons include being cut from the episode, rejecting the show, dying before being able to record their part and not being approached, despite being in the initial plans.

== Cut ==
The following guest stars recorded a role that was cut or re-dubbed.

*{{W|Catherine O'Hara}} originally recorded the role of [[Colette]] in "[[Flaming Moe's]]" but the writer's decided her voice didn't fit the character and she was redubbed with [[Jo Ann Harris]].<ref>Castellaneta, Dan. (2003). Commentary for "Flaming Moe's", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|John Turturro}} originally recorded the role of [[Mr. Mitchell]] in "[[The Canine Mutiny]]"; some of the dialouge was re-written and Turturro was "pissy" about re-recording, so he was dropped and replaced by [[Dan Castellaneta]].<ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503761988850171905</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503762116201811968</ref>

*[[Robby Krieger]] of {{W|The Doors}} recorded a cameo for the episode "[[The Great Money Caper]]", but his part was cut because the writers felt his appearance seemed too forced. The scene was later included on the DVD.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2009|title=The Simpsons season 12 DVD commentary for the episode "The Great Money Caper"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Isla Fisher]]'s part,<ref name="pig feces"/> [[Erin Brockovich]]'s role as herself,<ref name="pig feces">{{cite news | author = Dan Snierson | title = Homer's Odyssey | work = Entertainment Weekly | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20035285_20035331_20047512,00.html | accessdate=2007-07-20|date=2007-07-20}}</ref> and [[Minnie Driver]]'s appearance as a grievance counsellor in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' were all cut.<ref name=drivercut>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1558514/20070501/story.jhtml|title=Movie File: 'Dark Knight,' Christian Bale, 'Simpsons Movie' & More|accessdate=2007-05-08|author=Shawn Adler; Larry Carroll|date=2007-05-02|work=MTV}}</ref>

*[[Edward Norton]], who previously appeared on the show, had his lines in the movie as the panicky man crushed by the dome re-dubbed by Castellaneta.<ref name=TSM>{{cite video | people=Brooks, James L.; Groening, Matt; Jean, Al; Scully, Mike; Silverman, David; Castellaneta, Dan; Smith, Yeardley|date=2007|title=Audio commentary| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*A song about Alaska featuring music by [[Dave Stewart]] of {{w|Eurythmics}} was cut from the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/simpsons-comic-con-season-23/|title=10 things we learned about 'The Simpsons' at Comic-Con|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Snierson, Dan|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2011-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/dave_stewart.htm|title=A chat with Dave Stewart|author=Harris, Will|work=Bullz-Eye.com|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2006-10-10}}</ref>

== Replaced ==
The following people accepted a role on the show but did not record it and so were replaced by somebody else.

*[[James Earl Jones]], who later made three guest appearances on the show, was initially lined up to voice [[Sideshow Bob]] in "[[Krusty Gets Busted]]" before [[Kelsey Grammer]] was selected.<ref name="BirdKGB">Bird, Brad. (2001). Commentary for "Krusty Gets Busted", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete First Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*[[Anthony Perkins]] agreed to voice the character of [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]" but died before the role could be recorded. [[Hank Azaria]] voiced Wolfe instead.<ref name="lets"/>
*[[Marv Albert]] was originally going to play [[Roy Firestone]]'s part as a sports radio host in "[[Bart Star]]", but was dropped following {{W|Marv Albert#Sexual assault charges|sexual assault charges}} that were made against him around the time the episode was in pre-production.<ref>{{cite video | people=Scully, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He later appeared "[[The Burns and the Bees]]".
*[[Jim Carrey]] agreed to voice the [[singing railroad hobo]] in "[[Simpsons Tall Tales]]" but did not have time to record the part and so was replaced by [[Hank Azaria]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2009). Commentary for "Simpsons Tall Tales", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Frank Zappa}} was set to guest star but became too ill to record a part.<ref>{{cite news|title=Book my own band? Eat my shorts|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=2003-04-03|author=Tom Cox}}</ref>

== Turned down a role ==
*[[Bruce Springsteen]] rejected what became [[Sting]]'s part in "[[Radio Bart]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Radio Bart"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He previously rejected [[Larry King]]'s role in "[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]",<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2002|title=The Simpsons season 2 DVD commentary for the episode "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> and later rejected the chance to appear in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]".<ref name=dish/>

*{{W|Ryne Sandberg}} and {{W|Carlton Fisk}} turned down the chance to guest star in "[[Homer at the Bat]]".<ref>{{cite news|title=Hairy problem dogs mattingly Don gets a 'toon-up' on 'Simpsons' tonight|accessdate=2008-02-19|date=1992-02-20|author=Tim Kaiser|page=C2|publisher=The Evansville Courier}}</ref>

*[[Don Rickles]] rejected a role as himself in "[[New Kid on the Block]]" in what was to be the episode's original subplot. [[Homer]] was supposed to fight with Rickles after laughing execessively during a performance leading to them attending court. Rickles rejected because he didn't like his portrayal.<ref name="Rickles">{{cite video | people=O'Brien, Conan; Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike; Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season Commentary for the Episode "New Kid on the Block"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[George Takei]] (although he guest starred before and after) declined to appear as himself in "[[Marge vs. the Monorail]]" because he did not want to mock public transport. [[Leonard Nimoy]] accepted instead.<ref name=mono/>

*[[Tom Cruise]] rejected the part of {{ap|Tom|Brother from the Same Planet}} in "[[Brother from the Same Planet]]". [[Phil Hartman]] did the voice instead.<ref>Reiss, Mike (2004). Commentary for "Brother from the Same Planet", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. Twentieth Century Fox.</ref>

*Both [[Anthony Hopkins]] and [[Clint Eastwood]] turned down the part of the dentist [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]".<ref name="lets"/>

*{{W|O. J. Simpson}} rejected a part as a panelist on ''[[Smartline]]'' in "Last Exit to Springfield", a role filled by Dr. [[Joyce Brothers]].<ref name="lets">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Last Exit to Springfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*All then-living ex-Presidents of the United States ([[Ronald Reagan]], {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}, [[George H. W. Bush]], [[Jimmy Carter]] and [[Gerald Ford]]) were offered roles in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Only Reagan responded and he declined.<ref name=kgk>Jean, Al. (2004). DVD Commentary for "Krusty Gets Kancelled", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|The Rolling Stones}} (although [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]] later appeared on the show) and {{W|Wynonna Judd}} both turned down a part in "Krusty Gets Kancelled".<ref name=kgk/>

*{{W|Michael Caine}} turned down what became [[James Woods]]' part in "[[Homer and Apu]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Mirkin, David|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "Homer and Apu"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Richard Simmons]] wanted to guest star on the show, but rejected the role of the [[Robotic Richard Simmons|robotic version of himself]] in "[[Burns' Heir]]" because he didn't want to be a robot. The scene was later deleted but appeared in "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]".<ref>Mirkin, David. (2004). Commentary for "Burns' Heir", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Al Gore]] was approached to host "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]" but he declined.<ref name=nh/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/07/17/1995-07-17_the_veep_ignores_chance_to_p.html|title=The Veep Ignores Chance To Play With The Simpsons|date=1995-07-17|work=Daily News|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> Gore later approached the show in 2000 asking for a guest spot, but they rejected him.<ref>Chris Turner, ''Planet Simpson''</ref>

*{{W|William Hickey}} was the first choice for the role of [[Chester J. Lampwick]] in "[[The Day the Violence Died]]" but he turned the role down; he was replaced by [[Kirk Douglas]].<ref name=dayviolence/>

*{{W|David Brinkley}} declined to voice himself in "The Day the Violence Died"; Castellaneta stood in.<ref name=dayviolence>Oakley, Bill. (2005) Commentary for "The Day the Violence Died", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Courtney Love]] and {{W|Hole (band)|Hole}} declined roles in "[[Homerpalooza]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Keeler, Ken|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> As did {{W|Neil Young}} and {{W|Pearl Jam}}.<ref name=dylan>[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,292523,00.html HOMERIC VERSE] ''Entertainment Weekly''. Published May 10, 1996, Retrieved on February 8, 2007</ref>

*[[Bob Dylan]] rejected a part in "Homerpalooza" and was replaced by [[Peter Frampton]].<ref name=dylan/><ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He was also a possible choice for the [[Space Coyote]] in "[[El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer]]", but [[Johnny Cash]] accepted the part.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons The Complete Eighth Season DVD commentary for the episode "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Don King}} rejected a role in "[[The Homer They Fall]]". [[Paul Winfield]] appeared as the King-parody character [[Lucius Sweet]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "The Homer They Fall"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Sheryl Crow}} rejected the chance to sing "Can I Borrow a Feeling?" over the end credits of "[[A Milhouse Divided]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Oakley, Bill|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "A Milhouse Divided"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Quentin Tarantino]] was also asked to voice himself in "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious", but rejected the part, objecting to his lines. [[Dan Castellaneta]] voiced him instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Steve Martin]], who appeared the following season as [[Ray Patterson]], turned down the role of [[Frank Grimes]] in "[[Homer's Enemy]]". After [[Hank Azaria]]'s performance at the episode's table reading, attempts to find a guest star for the role were abandoned.<ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503777775677739008</ref>

*[[Bruce Willis]] (approached for the second time) and {{W|Demi Moore}} rejected the role of the celebrity couple in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]". They were replaced by [[Alec Baldwin]] and [[Kim Basinger]].<ref name=dish>{{cite video | people=Appel, Richard|year=2007|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season Commentary for the Episode "When You Dish Upon a Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> According to [[Christian Roman]], {{W|Nicole Kidman}}<ref>{{cite news|title=The Simpsons seek Aussie Nicole Kidman|author=Jonathan Moran|work=Bulletin Wire|date=2006-03-31}}</ref> and Tom Cruise (for the second time) as well as {{W|Goldie Hawn}} and {{w|Kurt Russell}} rejected the role as well.<ref>http://www.animationnation.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=1;t=012543</ref>

*{{W|Howard Stern}} declined to play himself in "[[Monty Can't Buy Me Love]]". He was replaced by [[Michael McKean]] as the character [[Jerry Rude]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2007). Commentary for "Monty Can't Buy Me Love", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*The staff failed to get {{w|Poison (band)|Poison}} lead singer {{W|Brett Michaels}} to voice the lead singer of the Poison tribute band [[Cyanide]] in "[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]".<ref>Scully, Mike (2008). Commentary for "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge", in ''The Simpsons: The Eleventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|Shirley Temple}} was asked to portray [[Vicki Valentine]], but was unable to take the role.<ref>Mike Scully, "[[Last Tap Dance in Springfield]]" commentary</ref>

*[[Sean Connery]] was the initial choice for, while {{W|Lyle Lovett}} rejected the role of, the [[Ultrahouse]] in "[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]".<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]" DVD commentary</ref>

*{{W|Michael Clarke Duncan}} declined to voice a character similar to his role as John Coffey in ''{{W|The Green Mile}}'' in the episode "[[The Frying Game]]".<ref name="Jean">Jean, Al. (2010). Commentary for "The Frying Game", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Tom Brokaw]] rejected the chance to play himself in "[[Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade]]" because he liked [[Harry Shearer]]'s impersonation of him.<ref>''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourteenth Season'' Commentary for the Episode "Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade"</ref>

*[[Harvey Fierstein]] was asked to return as [[Karl]] in "[[Three Gays of the Condo]]" but declined because the script didn't have "that ''Simpsons'' twist".<ref>Ortved, John. ''[[The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History]]'', 2009, Greystone Books ISBN - 978-1-55365-503-9 pp. 248–250</ref>

*{{W|Jon Bon Jovi}} rejected what became [[Jackson Browne]]'s role in "[[Brake My Wife, Please]]".<ref>''Simpsons Celebrity Friends'', Sky One</ref><ref name=var>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1</ref>

*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/>

*{{W|Christina Aguilera}} rejected what became [[Fantasia Barrino]]'s role in "[[A Star Is Torn]]".<ref>[http://www.simpsoncrazy.com/news/christina-aguilera-turned-down-simpsons-role Christina Aguilera turned down Simpsons role]</ref>

=== Unknown or unproduced episodes ===
*[[William Shatner]] declined a part at some point during the show's early period.<ref name=mono>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Marge vs. the Monorail"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He has been called the first person to reject the show.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike; Jean, Al; Archer, Wes|date=2001|title=The Simpsons The Complete First Season DVD commentary for the episode "The Call of the Simpsons"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
*{{W|Prince (musician)|Prince}} was lined up to appear in an [[unproduced episodes|unproduced]] sequel to "[[Stark Raving Dad]]" as [[Leon Kompowsky]]. Although he initially accepted it transpired that the script he received was not the one written by the staff and Prince refused to appear using the staff's script and so the episode was never made.<ref>Reiss, Mike. (2003). Easter Egg Commentary for "Stark Raving Dad", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Smokey Robinson}} rejected a part.<ref name=var/>
*[[Bill Clinton]] rejected the show,<ref name=reiss>http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/mediarpt/stories/s1516933.htm</ref> as did [[George W. Bush]].<ref>http://www.simpsonschannel.com/news/monthly-archive-6-2005.html</ref>
*{{W|Kathy Bates}} rejected a role.<ref name=reiss/>
*[[Gregory Peck]] rejected a part.<ref name="Rickles"/>
*[[Tiger Woods]] rejected a role.<ref>"[[Blame It on Lisa]]" commentary</ref>
*{{W|Kenny Rogers}} turned down the chance to play himself. This came even after his management had made the writers rewrite his part to remove references to KR Roasters.<ref>https://twitter.com/Gran2/status/476109980982968322</ref>

== Reason unknown ==
*{{W|Sheldon Leonard}} was first choice for the role of [[Fat Tony]] in "[[Bart the Murderer]]" but he was unable to take the part.<ref name="btmcom">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart the Murderer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Faye Dunaway]] cancelled for an unspecified role in [[Season 4]].<ref>Groening, Matt. (2005). Commentary for "[[King-Size Homer]]", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Matt Groening]] was told that if the restaurant chain Planet Hollywood appeared in an episode, its creators [[Bruce Willis]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] and {{W|Sylvester Stallone}} would guest star. The staff wrote it in as the subplot for the episode "[[$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)]]". For unknown reasons, the three could not appear and the plot was dropped.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "$pringfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> The subplot can be seen in the episode's original script.<ref name=origspring/>

*"$pringfield"'s original script indicates that [[Robert Goulet]]'s part was written for {{w|Wayne Newton}} and [[Gerry Cooney]]'s part was written for {{w|Marvelous Marvin Hagler}}.<ref name=origspring>[http://twitdoc.com/docview?doc=36378392&key=key-1kc4bdh38apcbcwh0ttu&usr=oakley76@gmail.com&lcl=oakley76@gmail.com/vzoyvhnt/GamblingEpisodeFIRSTDRAFT.pdf&hits=72&qs=kfw7bq] - Script uploaded to Twitter by [[Bill Oakley]]</ref>

*The writers were unable to get {{W|Shirley Bassey}} to record "[[Scorpio]]" at the end of "[[You Only Move Twice]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "You Only Move Twice"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*Several sources listed {{W|Robert Stack}} as (posthumously) guest starring in a season 15 episode,<ref>[http://animatedtv.about.com/cs/guests/a/guests03.htm "King of the Hill" and "Simpsons" Guest Stars]</ref> although he never appeared and there has been no official confirmation of whether he recorded a role or not.

*In the original Fox press release for "[[Homerazzi]]" {{W|Peter Wolf}} and {{W|Harry Hamlin}} were announced as guest stars for this episode, but neither appeared.<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Release from the Futon Critic |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20070302fox17 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref>

*"[[Lost Verizon]]" was written with an intended guest spot for [[Matt Damon]] but he did not appear in the final episode.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071109122300/http://www.armyarcherd.com/2007/08/matt-damon---ba.html</ref>

*{{W|Kenneth Branagh}} was stated by [[Al Jean]] as guest starring in "[[In the Name of the Grandfather]]",<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/kenneth-branagh-lands-role-in-the-simpsons-13993631.html|title=Kenneth Branagh lands role in The Simpsons|work=Belfast Telegraph|accessdate=2009-02-28|date=2008-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-09-24-simpsons-20th-season_N.htm|title='The Simpsons' hits a landmark |author=Keveney, Bill|date=2008-09-26|accessdate=2009-02-28|work=USA Today}}</ref> but he did not appear for undisclosed reasons and his intended role was voiced by [[Colm Meaney]].<ref>{{Cite web|work=RTÉ Guide|url=http://www.rteguide.ie/2009/0316/star.html|title=The Simpsons|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-17}}</ref> [[Kathy Ireland]] was also listed in the Fox press release as appearing as herself; she appeared but a caption stated she refused to voice herself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review -- The Simpsons: "In the Name of the Grandfather"|url=http://firefox.org/news/articles/2620/1/Review----The-Simpsons-quotIn-the-Name-of-the-Grandfatherquot/Page1.html|author=Ponywether, Ariel|publisher=FireFox|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-23}}</ref>

*In the original Fox press release for "[[The Scorpion's Tale]]" [[Jackie Mason]] were announced as returning as [[Rabbi Krustofsky]] but did not appear.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z4&mo=2&d=27|title= = Schedule (February 27 - March 5)|publisher = FoxFlash}}</ref>

*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}} and [[Gordon Ramsay]] (the latter for what would have been a second guest spot) were announced as appearing in "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]", though neither appeared in the actual episode.<ref>http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin/</ref>

== Not approached ==
The following were mooted by the writers for guest parts, but were not approached.
*{{W|Robert DeNiro}} was intended to make an appearance in season 7 or 8 but no appropriate role was found.<ref name=nh>http://www.nohomers.net/showthread.php?t=51876</ref>

*{{W|Julie Andrews}} was intially penciled in to voice [[Sharry Bobbins]] in "[[Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious]]" but the staff opted to use [[Maggie Roswell]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref><ref>Cartwright, Nancy. ''[[My Life as a Ten Year old Boy]]'' ISBN 0-786-86696-9</ref>

*The writers originally drew up a list of ten British celebrities they wanted to appear in "[[The Regina Monologues]]".<ref name=ind>{{cite news|title=When Homer met Tony for tea and tourist tips at 10 Downing St|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/when-homer-met-tony-for-tea-and-tourist-tips-at-10-downing-st-757576.html|accessdate=2008-08-03|date=2003-11-22|work=The Independent|publisher= Independent News & Media|author=Burrell, Ian}}</ref> The script included a role for a musician; the staff had hoped to get {{W|David Bowie}} or {{W|Morrissey}} for the part but nothing came together.<ref name=ind/> [[David Beckham|David]] and {{W|Victoria Beckham}} were also originally sought to guest star in the episode, and would be seen bickering on the street. They were dropped after [[Tony Blair]] agreed to guest star,<ref name=ind/> and it was deemed that they were not famous enough in the United States and so were not approached.<ref name=ind/><ref>{{cite news|author= Staff writer|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_2937000/2937711.stm|title=D'oh! The Simpsons say no to Becks!|date=2003-04-10|accessdate=2007-04-06|work=Newsround|publisher=BBC}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}
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[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Production]]

Intended guest stars

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The following is a list of people known to have been '''intended to guest star''' on the show, but for whatever reason, did not appear. Reasons include being cut from the episode, rejecting the show, dying before being able to record their part and not being approached, despite being in the initial plans.

== Cut ==
The following guest stars recorded a role that was cut or re-dubbed.

*{{W|Catherine O'Hara}} originally recorded the role of [[Colette]] in "[[Flaming Moe's]]" but the writer's decided her voice didn't fit the character and she was redubbed with [[Jo Ann Harris]].<ref>Castellaneta, Dan. (2003). Commentary for "Flaming Moe's", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Robby Krieger]] of {{W|The Doors}} recorded a cameo for the episode "[[The Great Money Caper]]", but his part was cut because the writers felt his appearance seemed too forced. The scene was later included on the DVD.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2009|title=The Simpsons season 12 DVD commentary for the episode "The Great Money Caper"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Isla Fisher]]'s part,<ref name="pig feces"/> [[Erin Brockovich]]'s role as herself,<ref name="pig feces">{{cite news | author = Dan Snierson | title = Homer's Odyssey | work = Entertainment Weekly | url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20035285_20035331_20047512,00.html | accessdate=2007-07-20|date=2007-07-20}}</ref> and [[Minnie Driver]]'s appearance as a grievance counsellor in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' were all cut.<ref name=drivercut>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1558514/20070501/story.jhtml|title=Movie File: 'Dark Knight,' Christian Bale, 'Simpsons Movie' & More|accessdate=2007-05-08|author=Shawn Adler; Larry Carroll|date=2007-05-02|work=MTV}}</ref>

*[[Edward Norton]], who previously appeared on the show, had his lines in the movie as the panicky man crushed by the dome re-dubbed by Castellaneta.<ref name=TSM>{{cite video | people=Brooks, James L.; Groening, Matt; Jean, Al; Scully, Mike; Silverman, David; Castellaneta, Dan; Smith, Yeardley|date=2007|title=Audio commentary| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*A song about Alaska featuring music by [[Dave Stewart]] of {{w|Eurythmics}} was cut from the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/simpsons-comic-con-season-23/|title=10 things we learned about 'The Simpsons' at Comic-Con|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Snierson, Dan|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2011-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/dave_stewart.htm|title=A chat with Dave Stewart|author=Harris, Will|work=Bullz-Eye.com|accessdate=2011-08-16|date=2006-10-10}}</ref>

== Replaced ==
The following people accepted a role on the show but did not record it and so were replaced by somebody else.

*[[James Earl Jones]], who later made three guest appearances on the show, was initially lined up to voice [[Sideshow Bob]] in "[[Krusty Gets Busted]]" before [[Kelsey Grammer]] was selected.<ref name="BirdKGB">Bird, Brad. (2001). Commentary for "Krusty Gets Busted", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete First Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*[[Anthony Perkins]] agreed to voice the character of [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]" but died before the role could be recorded. [[Hank Azaria]] voiced Wolfe instead.<ref name="lets"/>
*[[Marv Albert]] was originally going to play [[Roy Firestone]]'s part as a sports radio host in "[[Bart Star]]", but was dropped following {{W|Marv Albert#Sexual assault charges|sexual assault charges}} that were made against him around the time the episode was in pre-production.<ref>{{cite video | people=Scully, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 9 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He later appeared "[[The Burns and the Bees]]".
*[[Jim Carrey]] agreed to voice the [[singing railroad hobo]] in "[[Simpsons Tall Tales]]" but did not have time to record the part and so was replaced by [[Hank Azaria]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2009). Commentary for "Simpsons Tall Tales", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Twelfth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Frank Zappa}} was set to guest star but became too ill to record a part.<ref>{{cite news|title=Book my own band? Eat my shorts|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=2003-04-03|author=Tom Cox}}</ref>

== Turned down a role ==
*[[Bruce Springsteen]] rejected what became [[Sting]]'s part in "[[Radio Bart]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Radio Bart"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He previously rejected [[Larry King]]'s role in "[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]",<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2002|title=The Simpsons season 2 DVD commentary for the episode "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> and later rejected the chance to appear in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]".<ref name=dish/>

*{{W|Ryne Sandberg}} and {{W|Carlton Fisk}} turned down the chance to guest star in "[[Homer at the Bat]]".<ref>{{cite news|title=Hairy problem dogs mattingly Don gets a 'toon-up' on 'Simpsons' tonight|accessdate=2008-02-19|date=1992-02-20|author=Tim Kaiser|page=C2|publisher=The Evansville Courier}}</ref>

*[[Don Rickles]] rejected a role as himself in "[[New Kid on the Block]]" in what was to be the episode's original subplot. [[Homer]] was supposed to fight with Rickles after laughing execessively during a performance leading to them attending court. Rickles rejected because he didn't like his portrayal.<ref name="Rickles">{{cite video | people=O'Brien, Conan; Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike; Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season Commentary for the Episode "New Kid on the Block"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[George Takei]] (although he guest starred before and after) declined to appear as himself in "[[Marge vs. the Monorail]]" because he did not want to mock public transport. [[Leonard Nimoy]] accepted instead.<ref name=mono/>

*[[Tom Cruise]] rejected the part of {{ap|Tom|Brother from the Same Planet}} in "[[Brother from the Same Planet]]". [[Phil Hartman]] did the voice instead.<ref>Reiss, Mike (2004). Commentary for "Brother from the Same Planet", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. Twentieth Century Fox.</ref>

*Both [[Anthony Hopkins]] and [[Clint Eastwood]] turned down the part of the dentist [[Dr. Wolfe]] in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]".<ref name="lets"/>

*{{W|O. J. Simpson}} rejected a part as a panelist on ''[[Smartline]]'' in "Last Exit to Springfield", a role filled by Dr. [[Joyce Brothers]].<ref name="lets">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Last Exit to Springfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*All then-living ex-Presidents of the United States ([[Ronald Reagan]], {{Ch|Richard Nixon}}, [[George H. W. Bush]], [[Jimmy Carter]] and [[Gerald Ford]]) were offered roles in "[[Krusty Gets Kancelled]]". Only Reagan responded and he declined.<ref name=kgk>Jean, Al. (2004). DVD Commentary for "Krusty Gets Kancelled", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|The Rolling Stones}} (although [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]] later appeared on the show) and {{W|Wynonna Judd}} both turned down a part in "Krusty Gets Kancelled".<ref name=kgk/>

*{{W|Michael Caine}} turned down what became [[James Woods]]' part in "[[Homer and Apu]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Mirkin, David|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "Homer and Apu"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Richard Simmons]] wanted to guest star on the show, but rejected the role of the [[Robotic Richard Simmons|robotic version of himself]] in "[[Burns' Heir]]" because he didn't want to be a robot. The scene was later deleted but appeared in "[[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]]".<ref>Mirkin, David. (2004). Commentary for "Burns' Heir", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Al Gore]] was approached to host "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]" but he declined.<ref name=nh/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/07/17/1995-07-17_the_veep_ignores_chance_to_p.html|title=The Veep Ignores Chance To Play With The Simpsons|date=1995-07-17|work=Daily News|accessdate=2008-12-23}}</ref> Gore later approached the show in 2000 asking for a guest spot, but they rejected him.<ref>Chris Turner, ''Planet Simpson''</ref>

*{{W|William Hickey}} was the first choice for the role of [[Chester J. Lampwick]] in "[[The Day the Violence Died]]" but he turned the role down; he was replaced by [[Kirk Douglas]].<ref name=dayviolence/>

*{{W|David Brinkley}} declined to voice himself in "The Day the Violence Died"; Castellaneta stood in.<ref name=dayviolence>Oakley, Bill. (2005) Commentary for "The Day the Violence Died", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Courtney Love]] and {{W|Hole (band)|Hole}} declined roles in "[[Homerpalooza]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Keeler, Ken|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> As did {{W|Neil Young}} and {{W|Pearl Jam}}.<ref name=dylan>[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,292523,00.html HOMERIC VERSE] ''Entertainment Weekly''. Published May 10, 1996, Retrieved on February 8, 2007</ref>

*[[Bob Dylan]] rejected a part in "Homerpalooza" and was replaced by [[Peter Frampton]].<ref name=dylan/><ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2005|title=The Simpsons season 7 DVD commentary for the episode "Homerpalooza"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He was also a possible choice for the [[Space Coyote]] in "[[El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer]]", but [[Johnny Cash]] accepted the part.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons The Complete Eighth Season DVD commentary for the episode "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Don King}} rejected a role in "[[The Homer They Fall]]". [[Paul Winfield]] appeared as the King-parody character [[Lucius Sweet]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "The Homer They Fall"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*{{W|Sheryl Crow}} rejected the chance to sing "Can I Borrow a Feeling?" over the end credits of "[[A Milhouse Divided]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Oakley, Bill|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "A Milhouse Divided"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Quentin Tarantino]] was also asked to voice himself in "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious", but rejected the part, objecting to his lines. [[Dan Castellaneta]] voiced him instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Steve Martin]], who appeared the following season as [[Ray Patterson]], turned down the role of [[Frank Grimes]] in "[[Homer's Enemy]]". After [[Hank Azaria]]'s performance at the episode's table reading, attempts to find a guest star for the role were abandoned.<ref>https://twitter.com/thatbilloakley/status/503777775677739008</ref>

*[[Bruce Willis]] (approached for the second time) and {{W|Demi Moore}} rejected the role of the celebrity couple in "[[When You Dish Upon a Star]]". They were replaced by [[Alec Baldwin]] and [[Kim Basinger]].<ref name=dish>{{cite video | people=Appel, Richard|year=2007|title=The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season Commentary for the Episode "When You Dish Upon a Star"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> According to [[Christian Roman]], {{W|Nicole Kidman}}<ref>{{cite news|title=The Simpsons seek Aussie Nicole Kidman|author=Jonathan Moran|work=Bulletin Wire|date=2006-03-31}}</ref> and Tom Cruise (for the second time) as well as {{W|Goldie Hawn}} and {{w|Kurt Russell}} rejected the role as well.<ref>http://www.animationnation.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=1;t=012543</ref>

*{{W|Howard Stern}} declined to play himself in "[[Monty Can't Buy Me Love]]". He was replaced by [[Michael McKean]] as the character [[Jerry Rude]].<ref>Scully, Mike. (2007). Commentary for "Monty Can't Buy Me Love", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*The staff failed to get {{w|Poison (band)|Poison}} lead singer {{W|Brett Michaels}} to voice the lead singer of the Poison tribute band [[Cyanide]] in "[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]".<ref>Scully, Mike (2008). Commentary for "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge", in ''The Simpsons: The Eleventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*{{W|Shirley Temple}} was asked to portray [[Vicki Valentine]], but was unable to take the role.<ref>Mike Scully, "[[Last Tap Dance in Springfield]]" commentary</ref>

*[[Sean Connery]] was the initial choice for, while {{W|Lyle Lovett}} rejected the role of, the [[Ultrahouse]] in "[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]".<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror XII]]" DVD commentary</ref>

*{{W|Michael Clarke Duncan}} declined to voice a character similar to his role as John Coffey in ''{{W|The Green Mile}}'' in the episode "[[The Frying Game]]".<ref name="Jean">Jean, Al. (2010). Commentary for "The Frying Game", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Tom Brokaw]] rejected the chance to play himself in "[[Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade]]" because he liked [[Harry Shearer]]'s impersonation of him.<ref>''The Simpsons: The Complete Fourteenth Season'' Commentary for the Episode "Bart vs. Lisa vs. the Third Grade"</ref>

*[[Harvey Fierstein]] was asked to return as [[Karl]] in "[[Three Gays of the Condo]]" but declined because the script didn't have "that ''Simpsons'' twist".<ref>Ortved, John. ''[[The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History]]'', 2009, Greystone Books ISBN - 978-1-55365-503-9 pp. 248–250</ref>

*{{W|Jon Bon Jovi}} rejected what became [[Jackson Browne]]'s role in "[[Brake My Wife, Please]]".<ref>''Simpsons Celebrity Friends'', Sky One</ref><ref name=var>http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1</ref>

*The Archbishop of Canterbury {{W|Rowan Williams}} (a fan of the show) was included in a draft of the script for "[[The Regina Monologues]]", acting as a tour guide and showing some of his relatives around London. Williams had to reject the part due to other engagements.<ref name=ind/>

*{{W|Christina Aguilera}} rejected what became [[Fantasia Barrino]]'s role in "[[A Star Is Torn]]".<ref>[http://www.simpsoncrazy.com/news/christina-aguilera-turned-down-simpsons-role Christina Aguilera turned down Simpsons role]</ref>

=== Unknown or unproduced episodes ===
*[[William Shatner]] declined a part at some point during the show's early period.<ref name=mono>{{cite video | people=Jean, Al; Reiss, Mike|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 4 DVD commentary for the episode "Marge vs. the Monorail"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> He has been called the first person to reject the show.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike; Jean, Al; Archer, Wes|date=2001|title=The Simpsons The Complete First Season DVD commentary for the episode "The Call of the Simpsons"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>
*{{W|Prince (musician)|Prince}} was lined up to appear in an [[unproduced episodes|unproduced]] sequel to "[[Stark Raving Dad]]" as [[Leon Kompowsky]]. Although he initially accepted it transpired that the script he received was not the one written by the staff and Prince refused to appear using the staff's script and so the episode was never made.<ref>Reiss, Mike. (2003). Easter Egg Commentary for "Stark Raving Dad", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>
*{{W|Smokey Robinson}} rejected a part.<ref name=var/>
*[[Bill Clinton]] rejected the show,<ref name=reiss>http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/mediarpt/stories/s1516933.htm</ref> as did [[George W. Bush]].<ref>http://www.simpsonschannel.com/news/monthly-archive-6-2005.html</ref>
*{{W|Kathy Bates}} rejected a role.<ref name=reiss/>
*[[Gregory Peck]] rejected a part.<ref name="Rickles"/>
*[[Tiger Woods]] rejected a role.<ref>"[[Blame It on Lisa]]" commentary</ref>
*{{W|Kenny Rogers}} turned down the chance to play himself. This came even after his management had made the writers rewrite his part to remove references to KR Roasters.<ref>https://twitter.com/Gran2/status/476109980982968322</ref>

== Reason unknown ==
*{{W|Sheldon Leonard}} was first choice for the role of [[Fat Tony]] in "[[Bart the Murderer]]" but he was unable to take the part.<ref name="btmcom">{{cite video | people=Jean, Al|date=2003|title=The Simpsons season 3 DVD commentary for the episode "Bart the Murderer"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*[[Faye Dunaway]] cancelled for an unspecified role in [[Season 4]].<ref>Groening, Matt. (2005). Commentary for "[[King-Size Homer]]", in ''The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season'' [DVD]. 20th Century Fox.</ref>

*[[Matt Groening]] was told that if the restaurant chain Planet Hollywood appeared in an episode, its creators [[Bruce Willis]], [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] and {{W|Sylvester Stallone}} would guest star. The staff wrote it in as the subplot for the episode "[[$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)]]". For unknown reasons, the three could not appear and the plot was dropped.<ref>{{cite video | people=Groening, Matt|date=2004|title=The Simpsons season 5 DVD commentary for the episode "$pringfield"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref> The subplot can be seen in the episode's original script.<ref name=origspring/>

*"$pringfield"'s original script indicates that [[Robert Goulet]]'s part was written for {{w|Wayne Newton}} and [[Gerry Cooney]]'s part was written for {{w|Marvelous Marvin Hagler}}.<ref name=origspring>[http://twitdoc.com/docview?doc=36378392&key=key-1kc4bdh38apcbcwh0ttu&usr=oakley76@gmail.com&lcl=oakley76@gmail.com/vzoyvhnt/GamblingEpisodeFIRSTDRAFT.pdf&hits=72&qs=kfw7bq] - Script uploaded to Twitter by [[Bill Oakley]]</ref>

*The writers were unable to get {{W|Shirley Bassey}} to record "[[Scorpio]]" at the end of "[[You Only Move Twice]]".<ref>{{cite video | people=Weinstein, Josh|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "You Only Move Twice"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref>

*Several sources listed {{W|Robert Stack}} as (posthumously) guest starring in a season 15 episode,<ref>[http://animatedtv.about.com/cs/guests/a/guests03.htm "King of the Hill" and "Simpsons" Guest Stars]</ref> although he never appeared and there has been no official confirmation of whether he recorded a role or not.

*In the original Fox press release for "[[Homerazzi]]" {{W|Peter Wolf}} and {{W|Harry Hamlin}} were announced as guest stars for this episode, but neither appeared.<ref>{{cite web |title=Press Release from the Futon Critic |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20070302fox17 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref>

*"[[Lost Verizon]]" was written with an intended guest spot for [[Matt Damon]] but he did not appear in the final episode.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20071109122300/http://www.armyarcherd.com/2007/08/matt-damon---ba.html</ref>

*{{W|Kenneth Branagh}} was stated by [[Al Jean]] as guest starring in "[[In the Name of the Grandfather]]",<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/kenneth-branagh-lands-role-in-the-simpsons-13993631.html|title=Kenneth Branagh lands role in The Simpsons|work=Belfast Telegraph|accessdate=2009-02-28|date=2008-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-09-24-simpsons-20th-season_N.htm|title='The Simpsons' hits a landmark |author=Keveney, Bill|date=2008-09-26|accessdate=2009-02-28|work=USA Today}}</ref> but he did not appear for undisclosed reasons and his intended role was voiced by [[Colm Meaney]].<ref>{{Cite web|work=RTÉ Guide|url=http://www.rteguide.ie/2009/0316/star.html|title=The Simpsons|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-17}}</ref> [[Kathy Ireland]] was also listed in the Fox press release as appearing as herself; she appeared but a caption stated she refused to voice herself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review -- The Simpsons: "In the Name of the Grandfather"|url=http://firefox.org/news/articles/2620/1/Review----The-Simpsons-quotIn-the-Name-of-the-Grandfatherquot/Page1.html|author=Ponywether, Ariel|publisher=FireFox|accessdate=2009-03-24|date=2009-03-23}}</ref>

*In the original Fox press release for "[[The Scorpion's Tale]]" [[Jackie Mason]] were announced as returning as [[Rabbi Krustofsky]] but did not appear.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z4&mo=2&d=27|title= = Schedule (February 27 - March 5)|publisher = FoxFlash}}</ref>

*{{W|Aaron Sorkin}} and [[Gordon Ramsay]] (the latter for what would have been a second guest spot) were announced as appearing in "[[Four Regrettings and a Funeral]]", though neither appeared in the actual episode.<ref>http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/12/20/the-simpsons-aaron-sorkin/</ref>

== Not approached ==
The following were mooted by the writers for guest parts, but were not approached.
*{{W|Robert DeNiro}} was intended to make an appearance in season 7 or 8 but no appropriate role was found.<ref name=nh>http://www.nohomers.net/showthread.php?t=51876</ref>

*{{W|Julie Andrews}} was intially penciled in to voice [[Sharry Bobbins]] in "[[Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious]]" but the staff opted to use [[Maggie Roswell]] instead.<ref>{{cite video | people=Reiss, Mike|date=2006|title=The Simpsons season 8 DVD commentary for the episode "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious"| medium=DVD|publisher=20th Century Fox}}</ref><ref>Cartwright, Nancy. ''[[My Life as a Ten Year old Boy]]'' ISBN 0-786-86696-9</ref>

*The writers originally drew up a list of ten British celebrities they wanted to appear in "[[The Regina Monologues]]".<ref name=ind>{{cite news|title=When Homer met Tony for tea and tourist tips at 10 Downing St|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/when-homer-met-tony-for-tea-and-tourist-tips-at-10-downing-st-757576.html|accessdate=2008-08-03|date=2003-11-22|work=The Independent|publisher= Independent News & Media|author=Burrell, Ian}}</ref> The script included a role for a musician; the staff had hoped to get {{W|David Bowie}} or {{W|Morrissey}} for the part but nothing came together.<ref name=ind/> [[David Beckham|David]] and {{W|Victoria Beckham}} were also originally sought to guest star in the episode, and would be seen bickering on the street. They were dropped after [[Tony Blair]] agreed to guest star,<ref name=ind/> and it was deemed that they were not famous enough in the United States and so were not approached.<ref name=ind/><ref>{{cite news|author= Staff writer|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/tv_film/newsid_2937000/2937711.stm|title=D'oh! The Simpsons say no to Becks!|date=2003-04-10|accessdate=2007-04-06|work=Newsround|publisher=BBC}}</ref>

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