RIP Muppet & Henson Historian Christopher Finch
The author of “Of Muppets and Men” and “Jim Henson: The Works” has died.
RIP Sesame Street’s Emilio Delgado
We’re saddened to learn that Emilio Delgado – Sesame Street’s Luis – has passed away.
RIP Follow That Bird’s Sally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman, who performed the voice of Miss Finch in Follow That Bird, has passed away.
RIP Louie Anderson, Jim Henson Hour Guest Star
Remembering Louie Anderson, including our previously unpublished interview about his time working with the Muppets.
RIP Sesame Composer Stephen Lawrence
Sesame Street composer Stephen Lawrence has passed away.
Stephen Sondheim: Finishing the Hat with the Muppets
Remembering Stephen Sondheim by revisiting the Muppets’ covers of his songs.
RIP Sesame Music Director Mike Renzi
Former Music Director and composer for Sesame Street Mike Renzi has passed away.
RIP Willard Scott
Today Show weatherman and close friend of the Henson family Willard Scott has sadly passed away.
RIP Great Muppet Caper Star Charles Grodin
Remembering Charles Grodin, star of The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppets at Walt Disney World.
RIP Muppets Take Manhattan Actress Alice Spivak
Muppets Take Manhattan actress and Pete’s Diner patron Alice Spivak has sadly passed away.
RIP Mark Elliott, the Voice of Muppet Movie Trailers
We remember Mark Elliott, the voice over artist who said, “And now, our feature presentation”.
RIP Muppet Movie Cinematographer Isidore Mankofsky
Isidore Mankofsky, Director of Photography for The Muppet Movie and Muppet*Vision 3D has passed away.
RIP Muppet Show Director Peter Harris
Peter Harris, director of many classic Muppet productions, has passed away.
RIP Muppet Movie Actor Bruce Kirby
Bruce Kirby, who appeared in the opening scene of The Muppet Movie, has passed away.
RIP Muppet Show Guest Star Cloris Leachman
Sitcom legend Cloris Leachman, who appeared on The Muppet Show and The Muppet Movie, has passed away.
RIP Larry King
Larry King, who both invited the Muppets onto his show and appeared on several Muppet shows, has passed away.
RIP Muppet Designer Caroly Wilcox
Muppet builder and designer Caroly Wilcox, who designed the original Elmo, has passed away.
RIP Former NYC Mayor, Sesame Street Guest David Dinkins
NYC Mayor David Dinkins, who appeared in a 1991 episode of Sesame Street, has passed away.
RIP Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek, host of TV’s Jeopardy!, has passed away, and we’re revisiting is appearances on Sesame Street.
