Harry Shearer, Voice Of Ned Flanders And Mr. Burns, Will Leave 'The Simpsons'
In a tweet sent in the wee hours of Thursday, Shearer said he was leaving "because I wanted what we've always had: the freedom to do other work."
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Excellent: Harry Shearer To Return To 'The Simpsons' Cast
The man who provides the voice of Mr. Burns and many other characters had threatened to leave the show, which is heading into its 27th season.