The “Simpsons” voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten, Bart Simpson’s nearsighted best friend with plenty of blue hair and little social cachet, announced her departure from the show after 35 years. Pamela Hayden starred in nearly 700 episodes of “The Simpsons,

Pamela Hayden, the actress who voices the Simpsons character Milhouse, has announced her retirement from the show. Hayden has worked on the US animated series since 1989 and appeared in nearly 700 episodes.

New York (AP) — Pamela Hayden, the longtime voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten — Bart Simpson’s very uncool friend — is stepping away after 35 years of whining. Hayden, 70, who voiced Milhouse, Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Janey and Malibu Stacy, will sign off from “The Simpsons” on Nov. 24 in a “Treehouse of Horror” episode.