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.
RIP Muppet Show Guest Star Kaye Ballard
Remembering the great Kaye Ballard, and her song and dance with the giant Muppet Thog.
RIP Muppet Show Guest Star Carol Channing
The star of stage and screen also sang an “S” song with a slinky snake on Sesame Street.
RIP Penny Marshall
The director and actress crossed paths with Big Bird a few times.
RIP The Witches Director Nicolas Roeg
Nicolas Roeg, director of Jim Henson’s The Witches, has passed away.
RIP Muppet Show Guest Star Roy Clark
The Hee Haw host and Muppet Show guest star was 85.
RIP Stan Lee
Remembering the legendary Stan Lee, as well as his memorable Muppet Babies cameo.
RIP Sesame Street Composer Carol Hall
The songwriter was 82.
