Simpsons Spreads Awareness Against Breast Cancer

The Simpsons
The Simpsons

Simpsons is one of the most popular television shows in modern times. It was structured by Matt Groening and has been a hit since the first episode. The animated series has its rights owned by the Broadcasting Company of Fox. The animations depict the day-to-day lives of Americans with a satirical tone. 

There are a number of central characters in the show. Bart, Marge, Homer, Maggie & Lisa comprise the chunk of the show. The location of the series is set in Springfield, a town created from imagination. The series reflects on the current happenings in the United States of America.

Recently, it has shown support against breast cancer. An episode introduced a new character, Dr.Wendy Sage. The character has been portrayed as a survivor of deadly cancer. This effort of spreading awareness has been lauded by many. Let us take a detailed look at the incident below. 

Simpsons’ New Reveal Is A Real Survivor

The latest addition to Simpsons has been appreciated by many. The animated series has introduced the character of Wendy Sage. Sage has been portrayed as a survivor of breast cancer. Wendy shows scars from a mastectomy surgery and speaks about chemotherapy. The new character earns her living by being a professional hypnotherapist. 

Renee Ridgeley has lent her voice to the character. She is also the mastermind behind the creation of Dr.Wendy Sage. Renee is a real-life survivor of cancer. She is married to Matt Selman, one of the showrunners of Simpsons. 

Renee opened up about the character in a recent interview. She stated that Wendy is proud to live her life the way she is. She is never shy of admitting to her surgeries and health complications. Wendy is open about her breast surgery which sends a strong message to society. Renee felt the new Simpsons character will please the survivors of cancer.  It conveys a sense of wholeness and acceptance to the group.