Obituary of Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Jim Henson (born September 24th, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi) was a Puppeteer who was best known for being the creator of the American TV series "The Muppets". Jim died on May 16th, 1990 and his death was recorded as being because of bacterial pneumonia.

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Jim Henson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Henson, Jim
Common Name: Jim Henson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi, United States
Birth Date: September 24, 1936
Age: 53 (at death)
Occupation: Puppeteer

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Black (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Jim's Family Tree

Father: Paul Ransom Henson (1904–1994)
Mother: Betty Marcella (née Brown, 1904–1972)
Spouse/Partner:

Jane Henson (married 28 May 1959-separated 1986)

Son(s):

Brian Henson (born November 30, 1962)
John Henson (born April 25, 1965-died February 14, 2014)

Daughter(s):

Lisa Henson (born May 09, 1960)
Cheryl Henson
Heather Henson

Death Notice:

Date: May 16 1990 at age 53
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (Streptococcus pneumoniae)

Category Tags:

Puppeteer American Born on September 24th Born in 1936 Born in Mississippi Died in 1990 Died at age 53 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Those who wish to sing, always find a song."

"When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope still is to leave the world a little bit better for my having been here. It's a wonderful life and I love it." (IMDB)

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."

"We allow no geniuses around our Studio."

"John Hurt's performance in Labyrinth didn't win him any acclaim, but it did set him on the path to Henson's professional life. (V)"

"Jim Henson, the creative mind behind beloved Muppets and innovative puppetry techniques, left behind a legacy that continues to bring joy and laughter to people of all ages. (V)"

Is Mr. Jim Henson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.