RIP Pete Postlethwaite
Veteren actor Pete Postlethwaite, who appeared in several Creature Shop productions, passed away this week.
RIP Leslie Nielsen
Movie star Leslie Nielsen has passed away at the age of 84.
RIP Barbara Billingsley
Barbara Billingsley, also known as the voice of Nanny, passed away at the age of 94.
RIP Michael Smollin
Sesame Street illustrator Michael Smollin, best known for “The Monster at the End of This Book” passed away at the age of 85.
RIP Danny Epstein
Former Sesame Street musical director Danny Epstein passed away this week at the age of 85.
RIP Jack Parnell
The Muppet Show bandleader Jack Parnell passed away this week at the age of 87.
RIP Lorene Yarnell
Muppet Show guest star Lorene Yarnell (of Shields and Yarnell) passed away at the age of 66.
RIP Jimmy Dean
Jimmy Dean, co-star of Rowlf the Dog, passed away at the age of 81.
RIP Lena Horne
Remembering Muppet Show and Sesame Street guest star Lena Horne.
RIP Lynn Redgrave
Muppet Show guest star Lynn Redgrave passed away at the age of 67.
Remembering Alaina Reed
We remember the late Alaina Reed, Sesame Street’s Olivia, with the help of guest contributor David Beukema.
RIP Alaina Reed
Alaina Reed, Sesame Street’s Olivia, has passed away.
How Michael Jackson Saved Sesame Street
The late Michael Jackson might’ve had a hand in keeping Sesame Street around.
Remembering Bernie
We remember longtime Muppet manager Bernie Brillstein, as well as his many references and parodies.
Kermit Love (1916-2008)
We remember puppet builder Kermit Love.
Death and Taxes
Lots of celebrities connected to the Muppets have passed away recently.
RIP Merv Griffin
We remember the late Merv Griffin by citing his Muppet references. I’m sure that’s how he would’ve wanted it.
Beverly Sills (1929-2007)
We remember the late Beverly Sills, best known for her appearance on The Muppet Show (and opera singing, I guess).
Roscoe Lee Browne (1925-2007)
Roscoe Lee Browne, the narrator from Babe, passed away, and we remember him fondly.
