His message suggested that his departure was over a contract dispute. Shearer wrote that the lawyer for 'The Simpsons' producer James L. Brooks' delivered the news: "'Harry will not be part of it, wish him the best.'"

Later, he tweeted a message to "Simpsons" fans, thanking them for their support.

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Broadcasting company Fox had renewed the venerable series for two more seasons through 2017.

The rest of the 'The Simpsons' voice cast earlier signed two-year extensions, logging on for seasons 27 and 28, with Shearer being the only one holding out.

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, and Hank Azaria are all still set to return for the next two seasons. Production on season 27 has already begun without Shearer.