Harry Shearer leaves The Simpsons after 25 years

HARRY Shearer, one of The Simpsons’ main voice actors, has said he is leaving the show.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th May 2015, 13:35 BST
The Simpsons actor Harry Shearer, voice of characters such as Mr Burns, has revealed he is leaving the show. Picture: PAThe Simpsons actor Harry Shearer, voice of characters such as Mr Burns, has revealed he is leaving the show. Picture: PA
The Simpsons actor Harry Shearer, voice of characters such as Mr Burns, has revealed he is leaving the show. Picture: PA

The actor, who voices Mr Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner and Waylon Smithers, tweeted the news, saying his contract had not been renewed with Fox.

He wrote: “From James L. Brooks’ lawyer: show will go on, Harry will not be part of it, wish him the best.

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“This because I wanted what we’ve always had: the freedom to do other work.

“Of course, I wish him the very best.”

A few hours later he posted again on the social media site: “Thanks, Simpsons fans, for your support.”

20th Century Fox, which produces the show, has not released an official comment.