The Simpsons fans devastated as major voice actor leaves the show after 35 years

The Simpsons fans have been left devastated after learning the voice actor for a popular character is leaving the show after 35 years.

Sharing the announcement via Instagram, the long-running cartoon confirmed that Pamela Hayden - the voice behind Bart's longtime best friend Milhouse Van Houten as well as Rod Flanders, and Jimbo Jones - will be leaving the cartoon series.

Check out the announcement below:

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