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Caroll Edwin Spinney (December 26, 1933 – December 8, 2019) was an American puppeteer, cartoonist, author, artist and speaker, most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street from its inception in 1969 until 2018. Early life. Spinney was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1933, to Chester and Margaret Spinney.
Dec 8, 2019 · Mr. Spinney, who also performed his characters in live concerts around the world and at the White House many times and was featured in films, documentaries and record albums, died on Sunday at...
Caroll Spinney, who played the iconic Sesame Street characters for five decades, died on December 8th 2019 at age 85. He was a genius, a friend, and a cultural legend who brought joy and kindness to millions of fans around the world.
Dec 8, 2019 · US puppeteer Caroll Spinney, famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on children's TV show Sesame Street, has died at the age of 85. He passed away at his home in Connecticut after...
Dec 8, 2019 · Caroll Spinney, the actor and puppeteer who portrayed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street over five decades, died Sunday at age 85. The Sesame Workshop said Spinney had died at home...
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Dec 9, 2019 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.
Dec 9, 2019 · Spinney was the creator and performer of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, two of the most beloved characters on the children's show. He died of dystonia at his home in Connecticut, after a long career of bringing joy and humor to millions of fans.
