THE Simpsons has paid tribute to late cast member Marcia Wallace, who died last week aged 70.

Bart scrawled a single line on the chalkboard reading "WE'LL REALLY MISS YOU MRS. K."

Wallace, who voiced Bart's teacher Mrs Krabappel, lost her battle with cancer on October 26. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985.

The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean said in a statement Saturday that her death is a terrible loss. He said Wallace's "irreplaceable character" would be retired from the show.

media_camera Actor Marcia Wallace, best known as the voice of Edna Krabappel, died aged 70 at her home. Picture: Getty

Originally published as Bart's last message to Mrs Krabappel