The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria reflects on his decision to retire from voicing former Springfield mainstay Apu, explaining his thought process.

As Azaria continued, he explained that upon reflection he realized that Apu was being used as a tool of harm and abuse in real world situations. It’s something he notes that The Simpsons shouldn ...

It was probably two or three years because we all froze at 'The Simpsons,'" Azaria told host ... I think I'm participating in a harm here.'" Azaria broke down when he learned the character ended ...