Harry Shearer leaves 'The Simpsons' after 26 seasons

14 May 2015 - 14:53
By Bang Showbiz

Harry Shearer - who voices the characters Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Principle Skinner - has announced he has left 'The Simpsons'. The 71-year-old comic actor, who voices the characters Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Principle Skinner, is walking away from the animated TV show after 26 seasons.Shearer has suggested his departure has been caused by a contract dispute with bosses.

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