The animated series ‘The Simpsons’ has lost another of its iconic characters. Alice Glick, the organist of Reverend Lovejoy’s church, has been confirmed as definitively deceased by executive producer Tim Long. The news comes after the airing of the episode on November 16, which specifically focused on her death and how her inheritance will be used to fund a new music program at Springfield Elementary School.
The scene you surely remember
While the name Alice Glick may not be widely known, her role as an organist has been a benchmark in several episodes throughout the 37 seasons of the series. Her most memorable appearance probably came in season 7, when Bart convinced her to play a version of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, the iconic song by Iron Butterfly. Despite being announced as dead in season 22, Alice had found a way to return multiple times, either as a ghost or as a physical character. This situation had raised doubts among fans regarding the permanence of her death.
Long emphasized that, although Alice Glick’s music will endure, the character is, in fact, dead and buried. This change coincides with the recent showrunner transition in the series, after 25 years under the direction of Al Jean.
Many speculate that this decision may be aligned with the new creative direction that seeks to offer a fresh and definitive approach to the series’ narrative. The conclusion that Alice has officially ceased to exist represents a significant measure in the context of the long-standing story of ‘The Simpsons’, which has constantly explored the dynamics of life and death through its characteristic satirical humor.