MARCIA WALLACE – BREAST CANCER

Marcia Wallace was a renowned comedian and voice artist best known for her portrayal of Carol Kester in the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. She received credit for voicing Mrs. Krabappel, Bob Simpson’s teacher in The Simpsons, for which she won an Emmy Award. Outside of the spotlight, Wallace faced a long battle with breast cancer. Despite undergoing treatment, she succumbed to the disease in 2013.

Aside from her cancer, she also struggled with a dependence on drinks, which was a result of her troubled childhood. After her passing, Mrs. Krabappel was retired from The Simpsons instead of having her replaced with another voice actor. Many described Marcia Wallace as a woman who can make people laugh but, deep inside, is struggling. Both in her career and life, she had many uphill battles, but this did not stop her from giving joy to people and being optimistic throughout her life. Truly, her legacy lives on.