RIP Stan Freberg 1926-2015
The show business legend who inspired generations of comedians, including Jim Henson, has passed away at the age of 88.
RIP Sesame Street Director Lisa Simon
Lisa Simon, who has worked on Sesame Street since the first season, has sadly passed away.
RIP Sesame Street Animator Jeff Hale
The animator responsible for the Pinball Number Count, the Typewriter, and many more, has passed away.
RIP Leonard Nimoy
Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy has passed away, and we are remembering his appearances with the Muppets.
RIP Gary Owens
Radio and TV voiceover performer Gary Owens has passed away. We’re looking at his many contributions to Sesame Street and the Muppets.
RIP Christine Cavanaugh, the Voice of Babe
Voice actress Christine Cavanaugh has passed away, and we’re remembering her for her performance as Babe the pig.
RIP Billie Whitelaw, the Voice of Aughra
Actress Billie Whitelaw, best known to us as the voice of The Dark Crystal’s Aughra, has passed away.
RIP Richard Schaal, Star of “The Cube”
The lead actor from Jim Henson’s short film, “The Cube”, has passed away.
Remembering Gerry Parkes, Fraggle Rock’s Doc
Gerry Parkes, the actor who portrayed Doc on Fraggle Rock, has passed away. We remember the important role he played in the world of the Muppets.
RIP Joan Rivers
The great Joan Rivers has passed away, and we’re looking at her many Muppet connections from Muppets Take Manhattan to last year’s “feud” with Miss Piggy.
RIP Don Pardo
The Saturday Night Live announcer and voice artist Don Pardo has passed away. We’re taking a look at his Muppet connections.
RIP Robin Williams
Iconic comedian and actor Robin Williams has passed away. We’re looking back at his many Muppet connections.
RIP Meshach Taylor
Actor Meshach Taylor has passed away. Watch an episode of “To Tell the Truth” featuring Taylor and Kermit the Frog!
RIP Casey Kasem
We remember the recently departed Casey Kasem by revisiting his Muppet connections.
RIP Maya Angelou
Poet, author, actress, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou has passed away. We remember her for her many Sesame Street appearances.
RIP Mickey Rooney
Legendary actor and Muppets guest star Mickey Rooney has passed away.
John Henson 1965-2014
John Henson, the fourth of Jim and Jane Henson’s five children, has passed away at the age of 48.
RIP Sid Caesar
Legendary comedian Sid Caesar has passed away, so we’re revisiting his Sesame Street appearances.
RIP Pete Seeger
Folk singer and Sesame Street guest star Pete Seeger has passed away.
Muppet Tech Wizard Faz Fazakas Dies at 95
The puppet designer had a huge impact of the evolution of the Muppets.
