The horrific death of Simpsons actor shot dead by wife â and show s eerie coincidence
Beloved The Simpsons actor Phil Hartman voiced the characters Lionel Hutz, Troy McClure, and monorail conman Lyle Lanley. He was murdered in his sleep by his wife Brynn 23 years ago today (May 27)
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A disturbing coincidence in an episode of The Simpsons has been picked up by fans saddened by the violent death of one of its best-loved stars.
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Murder of SNL and The Simpsons actor Phil Hartman by wife Brynn Omdahl profiled on 20/20 on ID
Wed Mar 17, 2021 at 4:20pm ET
Phil Hartman and his wife Brynn Omdahl died in a suicide-murder in Los Angeles in 1998. Pic credit: ABC News/YouTube
20/20 on ID is investigating a Hollywood murder-suicide from 1998 when famous actor and comedian, Phil Hartman, was murdered by his wife, Brynn Omdahl, in the middle of the night as he slept.
Phil Hartman had been a successful comedian and actor who found fame working on Saturday Night Live. He went on to star in numerous movies and TV shows, including Coneheads and Small Soldiers. He also starred in The Simpsons, where he voiced Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz.