The Simpsons has killed off a few recurring characters, keeping most deaths limited to smaller supporting roles. Deaths on the show range from poignant to odd, showcasing how the series handles loss with grace and humor. Some deaths were due to real-life circumstances, like Maude Flanders' demise linked to an actor's pay raise demand.

The Simpsons has never taken continuity too seriously, but there are a handful of dead Simpsons characters that the show killed off for good. Over its many years onscreen, The Simpsons has inevitably racked up a few deaths, but the number of recurring characters killed off by the series remains relatively low. Characters like Dr. Nick and Dr. Marvin Monroe have been killed off only to rejoin the show, with future episodes ignoring their death. However, with the extensive ensemble of characters, there have been some recurring characters whose deaths were more final.

The Simpsons doesn't necessarily shy away from death,...