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The Simpsons has been a fixture on our TV screens for as long as we can remember, and the beloved series has its very talented (and wealthy) cast to thank for its success.

Russia which has been seen handing out free ice cream to anyone getting the coronavirus vaccine was predicted by The Simpsons – more than 20 years ago, it has been claimed.

THE Simpsons writer, Marc Wilmore, has died aged 57 after contracting Covid. Marc, who was the brother of comedian Larry Wilmore, passed away on Sunday after battling the virus and several other health issues.

A writer for The Simpsons, Marc Wilmore, has died after contracting coronavirus while fighting other health complications.

The Simpsons writer Marc Wilmore has died at the age of 57, after he contracted coronavirus while battling other health issues.His brother Larry, who also works in television, confirmed the tragic news on social media in an emotional statement.Larry wrote: "My sweet sweet brother, Marc Edward Wilmore, passed away last night while battling Covid and other conditions that have had him in pain for many years."My brother was the kindest, gentlest, funniest, lion of an angel I've ever known.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe Simpsons has gained something of a cult following for its eerily accurate predictions of the future.Springfield’s favourite family have foreseen a number of real-life events, according to eagle-eyed fans.And it seems that Coronavirus has not escaped the long-running animated show’s prophecies.Fans are joking that a pivotal scene in The Simpsons Movie is the next logical step for the UK’s lockdown.If Boris is running out of ideas he could take a trip to Springfield, where the entire town is engulfed in a giant dome.The Government orders the town to be sealed off to protect it from pollution.Film fans are now taking to social media to

FANS of The Simpsons were horrified to discover the dark inspiration behind one of its most popular episodes. The animated sitcom is well known for riffing off of real life events and celebrities, with very little out of bounds.

As The Simpsons wind down their 31st season on Fox and prepare for their 32nd, fans have discovered Homer Simpson's actual birthday, which fell on Tuesday.Famously, The Simpsons family have never technically 'aged' throughout the course of the series, but fans discovered an image of Homer's drivers license from an early episode, revealing his birthday falls on May 12, 1956.This means the iconic patriarch celebrated his 64th birthday on Tuesday, even though he still looks his same 33-year-old self when the series began in 1989.

THE Simpsons fans have been left stunned to discover Homer’s real age from a close up of his driver’s licence. The animated family has notoriously never aged, despite being on our screens since 1989.

The Simpsons fans have gone wild after discovering Homer's real age.

D’oh! It appears The Simpsons have done it again.

Weezer's upcoming gig is pretty major: The alternative rockers will take over the cartoon stage on The Simpsons this Sunday (May 10) to perform a brand new single, "Blue Dream."

So you’re still stuck in coronavirus lockdown – you’ve baked every kind of bread and loaf there is and you’re done with every book in the house. We bet you’ve not come across this The Simpsons quiz before though.

(L-R) Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson and Maggie Simpson visit The Empire State Building to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "The Simpsons" at The Empire State Building on December 17, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam G

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — While families are stuck at home and looking for ways to entertain children, Disney+ is offering audiences a new short film based on The Simpsons.

Disney+'s sprawling library is continuing to grow this month. The streaming service's biggest addition in April has been the early release of Pixar's Onward on April 3. The animated family flick only hit theaters on March 6 but moved to streaming early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This month has also been something of a royal affair as Meghan Markle lends her voice to Disney+'s new streaming documentary Elephant, which also premiered on April 3.

After months of waiting Disney+ finally launched in the UK this week with more than 30 seasons of The Simpsons available.

DISNEY+ has cut some iconic jokes from old episodes of The Simpsons - and for fans it's no laughing matter. The new on-demand streaming service was launched in the UK on Tuesday offering subscribers unlimited access to its mammoth catalogue which includes over 500 films and more than 350 TV series including Springfield's favourite family.

For decades, The Simpsons have left fans worldwide with their hair standing up on the back of their necks, with the writers seemingly able to predict the future.

Meghan Markle has been offered a voiceover role in The Simpsons.

THE SIMPSONS fans have claimed that the animated series "predicted" coronavirus self-isolation in a 1999 episode. The long-running cartoon has a reputation for foreshadowing world events, including Donald Trump being elected president.