Watch The Simpsons' emotional farewell to Mrs Krabappel with a typically brilliant twist

After voice actress Marcia Wallace lost her battle with breast cancer in October, the show made the decision to retire her character and did so in a fitting way

Marcia Wallace

The Simpsons pays tribute to the late Marcia Wallace with a special farewell message...from Bart

In Sunday night's episode Bart writes ‘‘We’ll miss you Mrs. K" on a blackboard in reference to Wallace's character in the show Edna  Krabappel

Marcia Wallace

The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean pays his respects to "brilliant and gracious" Marcia Wallace

The legend behind Edna Krabappel, Marcia Wallace, died aged 70

Marcia Wallace

Marcia Wallace: Tributes as voice of The Simpsons' Edna Krabappel dies aged 70

The comedic actress was also known for her role as receptionist Carol Kester in the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newahart Show