RIP Tomie dePaola
The children’s book author starred in the Henson Company series “Telling Stories”.
RIP Muppet Show Guest Kenny Rogers
The country music icon and Muppet Show guest star has sadly passed away.
RIP Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Joseph Shabalala
The lead singer of the popular South African singing group has passed, and we’re remembering all of their moments on Sesame Street and beyond.
RIP Muppet Show Writer Jack Burns
Former head writer of The Muppet Show and co-writer of The Muppet Movie Jack Burns has passed away.
RIP Kobe Bryant
The five-time NBA champion appeared on Sesame Street in 2009.
RIP Monty Python’s Terry Jones
British comedy legend Terry Jones – who wrote the screenplay for Labyrinth – has passed away.
RIP Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney, the iconic performer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969 has passed away.
RIP Muppet Designer Tim Miller
Tim Miller, who designed and built puppets for The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, has passed away.
RIP Muppet Show Guest Valerie Harper
The Muppet Show guest and Rhoda star has sadly passed away.
RIP Original Voice of Baby Gonzo Russi Taylor
Russi Taylor, who voiced Baby Gonzo on the original run of Muppet Babies, has passed away at 75.
RIP Neville Brothers Keyboardist, Art Neville
Art Neville, who sang “Believe in Yourself” on Sesame Street with The Neville Brothers, has passed away.
RIP MAD Magazine
MAD Magazine, which has satirized the Muppets on dozens of occasions, will cease publication.
RIP Laugh In’s Arte Johnson
We remember comedian Arte Johnson and his appearances on Sesame Street.
RIP Dr. John
We remember musician Dr. John, and his influence in the creation of Dr. Teeth.
RIP Leon Redbone
We remember the singer and songwriter Leon Redbone, and his work on Sesame Street.
RIP Grumpy Cat
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat has passed away, and we’re remembering the times she worked with the Muppets.
RIP Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca Performer and Muppet Show Guest Star
Peter Mayhew, who appeared among the “stars of Star Wars” on The Muppet Show, has passed away.
RIP Peter Hughes, Great Muppet Caper’s “Stanley”
Peter Hughes, who portrayed the maitre d’ at The Dubonnet Club, has passed away.
RIP Beverly Owen, La Choy Dragon Co-Star
Beverly Owen, who starred in an early Muppet commercial and ex-wife of Jon Stone has passed away.
RIP Muppet Movie Director James Frawley
The prolific film and TV director was 82.
