RIP David Smyrl: Sesame Street’s Mr. Handford
The actor who played Mr. Handford on Sesame Street throughout the 1990s has sadly passed away.
RIP Beatles Producer George Martin
We remember “Fifth Beatle” George Martin and his appearance on a little-remembered Henson show.
RIP Alan Rickman
Harry Potter’s Alan Rickman has passed away, and we remember his singular Henson connection.
RIP David Bowie
Music icon David Bowie, star of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, has passed away.
RIP Sesame Street Composer Dave Conner
We remember Sesame Street songwriter Dave Conner.
RIP Muppet Performer Michael Earl
Former Mr. Snuffleupagus performer Michael Earl has sadly passed away.
RIP Muppet Performer Christopher Leith
We remember puppeteer Christopher Leith, who worked on Labyrinth, The Jim Henson Hour, and Muppet Christmas Carol.
RIP Sesame Street Animator Jane Aaron
Jane Aaron, who provided dozens of animations for Sesame Street, has sadly passed away.
RIP Great Muppet Caper Costumer Julie Harris
Julie Harris, the Costume Designer for The Great Muppet Caper, has sadly passed away.
RIP Ann Meara
Comedienne Anne Meara has sadly passed away. We’re looking back at her Shalom Sesame appearance.
RIP B.B. King
Blues guitarist B.B. King has passed away, and we’re remembering his Sesame Street appearances.
RIP The Muppet Show’s Ray Charles
Ray Charles, the Muppet Show’s music consultant and not the soul singer, has sadly passed away.
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.
