The season 36 finale caused surprise with fans but this is not firs time a core family member bit dust.
Sure characters can die on The Simpson it is impossible. Almost 36 years and 36 season only small handful of Spring field denized have bit the dust and they have primarily been smaller characters like Larry Dalrymple and Maude Flanders.

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Many fans are stunned is Marge Simpson really died?
Can the show continue without her? it is after all renewed through its 40th season slated to air in 2028 2029 season.
Where can I watch The Simpsons?
Season 1 through 35 of The Simpsons are available to stream on Disney+. Season 36 is available on Hulu.
Why is everyone so worked up about Marge dying?
A season 35 flash forward episode show Homer death. But as Estranger Things point out. Homer habits do not point towards a long healthy life whereas Marge is kind of caring maternal figue one imagines maybe could live forever.
Homer would outlive her is stunning on its face the episode even features a song performed by Sarah McLachlan with Marge passed before Homer if you can believe it.
The reaction recalls the furor aroud Life of Brian as season 12 Family Guy episode that killed of family dog Brian Grifin.
Is Marge really dead?
No Marge is not died in any possible way that affect future of The Simpsons moving forward.
As longtime fan knows the shows flash forward episode exist more or less outside of The Simpson canon depictiong possible futures rather than official ones.

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Is Marge Simpson dead?
Yes Marge dies in Estranger Things The Simpson season 36 finale though her death occurs various years beyond the series main timeline.
Beloved wifer mother pork chop seasoner reads her tombstone which we see as elderly Homer weeps at her funeral alongside adult stories of Maggie, Lisa and Bart.

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