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Voice of ‘Simpsons’ Billionaire ‘Mr. Burns’ Leaves Fox Show
Mr. Burns and Smithers in "The Simpsons."
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Harry Shearer, voice of the conniving billionaire Montgomery Burns on “The Simpsons,” is leaving the long-running Fox television show after turning down a new contract offer from the producers.
Shearer, who also provides the voices of the amiable Christian neighbor Ned Flanders, principal Skinner and TV anchor Kent Brockman, said on Twitter Wednesday night he’s departing the show, which was just renewed for its 27th and 28th seasons by 21st Century Fox Inc.