Labyrinth
1986
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Henson died in New York City at age 53 from toxic shock syndrome caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. At the time of his death, he was in negotiations to sell his company to The Walt Disney Company, but talks fell through after his death.
Apr 29, 2022 · Jim Henson, the creator of The Muppets, Sesame Street, and Labyrinth, died at 53 of a rare and virulent form of pneumonia. He delayed seeking treatment and died within days, despite the efforts of doctors and his friends.
May 17, 1990 · May 17, 1990 12 AM PT. 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...
May 16, 1997 · Jim Henson, the creator of Muppets and Sesame Street, died of a severe strep infection that destroyed his lungs in May 1990. He was 53 years old and had sold his company to Disney before his death.
May 12, 2024 · Died: May 16, 1990, New York, New York (aged 53) Awards And Honors: Grammy Award (1986) Grammy Award (1985) Grammy Award (1981) Grammy Award (1979) Grammy Award (1978) (Show more) Notable Works: “Labyrinth” Recent News. May 27, 2024, 12:01 AM ET (AP) What to stream this week: Willie Nelson, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Jim Henson and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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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,...
Apr 3, 2014 · Jim Henson was a famous puppeteer who created the Muppets and Sesame Street. He died of pneumonia in 1990 at the age of 53.
