http://411mania.com/movies/harry-shearer-leaving-the-simpsons-after-26-years/

The man who has voiced Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Smithers, Kent Brockman and many other iconic characters is apparently leaving the show. Harry Shearer took to Twitter to declare that the long-running FOX animated series would be moving forward without him after twenty-six years.

As previously reported, a key cast member had been holding out for the show’s recently announced twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth seasons and Shearer was that cast member. Shearer explained his exit on Twitter, posting:

Harry Shearer ✔@theharryshearer
from James L.  Brooks' lawyer: "show will go on,  Harry will not be part of it, wish him the best.". (1/2)
12:33 AM - 14 May 2015

Harry Shearer ✔@theharryshearer
This because I wanted what we've always had: the freedom to do other work.  
Of course, I wish him the very best. (2/2)
12:34 AM - 14 May 2015

Over the past twenty-six years Shearer has voiced over 100 characters. Showrunner Al Jean confirmed the news to CNN, saying, “As the Simpsons continues its 27th and 28th seasons, Harry Shearer will not be within the show. We do not plan to ‘kill off’ his characters, but replace them with the most talented members of the voice over community.”

How's the show going to work without Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Smithers, Kent Brockman etc...?

If only the last paragraph explained that the characters would have different voice actors.

rather the simpsons just leave. put it out of its misery