- "Why won't I die?"
- ―Tyrone Simpson on his birthday.
Tyrone Simpson, also known as Great-Uncle Tyrone, (born April 25, 1900) was an elderly Simpson relative who lived in Dayton, Ohio.
History[]
Not much is known about Tyrone. Due to his personality, it is more than possible that he grew up depressed and bitterly. It can be implied by his appearance, that he is Abraham Simpson's second oldest brother, after Great-Uncle Hubert. A family tree showing Tyrone's known family members can be seen here.
At some point in his life, he moved to Dayton, Ohio, where he presumably lived alone and never married or had any children.
Marge tells Bart and Lisa they are going to Dayton, Ohio for their great uncle Tyrone's birthday. Lisa says when they were singing happy birthday to him last year he said "Why won't I die?". The kids decide not to go and stay home with Grandpa. Homer and Marge get on a different flight at the airport and didn't go to see Tyrone.
It's possible he got his wish and died in the hurricane that hit Dayton during his birthday or succumbed to old age as in "Mathlete's Feat", Grandpa mentioned having eleven dead siblings.
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Trivia[]
- He is implied to be the second oldest of Abe's brothers.
- This is evidenced by the fact that he says "Why won't I die", implying he is older than most people of an average lifespan.
