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James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).
Apr 29, 2022 · What stunned people most was the reason for Jim Henson's death. He hadn't been suffering from a prolonged terminal illness. What killed him was bacterial pneumonia.
May 28, 2024 · On May 16, 1990, Muppets creator Jim Henson died in New York Hospital at 53 of toxic shock syndrome due to a severe strep infection.
May 31, 2024 · Jim Henson’s sudden death from toxic shock syndrome halted his negotiations of selling the Muppets to Disney. Here’s everything to know about the details behind Jim Henson’s death.
May 17, 1990 · Jim Henson, creator of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the other Muppets who entertained and educated millions of preschoolers and their parents around the world, died early Wednesday of...
May 16, 1997 · The 53-year-old Henson was at the pinnacle of his career when he died, on May 16, 1990, of a severe strep infection that destroyed his lungs within days. At the time, PBS' award-winning...
May 17, 1990 · Jim Henson, the puppeteer whose Kermit the Frog and other Muppet creatures became the playmates and teachers of millions of youngsters who grew up watching ''Sesame Street'' on television, died...
May 17, 1990 · Jim Henson, creator of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the other Muppets who entertained and educated millions of preschoolers and their parents around the world, died early Wednesday of...
May 31, 2024 · Henson died of pneumonia at age 53 in May 1990. Quick Facts. FULL NAME: James Maury Henson. BORN: September 24, 1936. DIED: May 16, 1990. BIRTHPLACE: Greenville, Mississippi. SPOUSE: Jane Henson...
May 16, 1990 · Jim Henson, the man who created the Muppets and took Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and an ever-complaining Oscar the Grouch to international stardom, died today at age 53 of a sudden, massive...
