Obituary of Jane Henson

Jane Henson

Jane Henson (born June 16th, 1934 in Queens, New York) was a Puppeteer who was best known for being the wife of the popular puppeteer Jim Henson. Jane died on April 2nd, 2013 and her death was reported as being due to cancer. She was 78 years old when she died.

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Jane Henson Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Henson, Jane
Common Name: Jane Henson
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
Birth Date: June 16, 1934
Age: 78 (at death)
Also Known As: Jane Nebel
Occupation: Puppeteer

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Jif Peanut Butter
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Jane's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jane Ann Nebel
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Jim Henson (married 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: April 02 2013 at age 78
Place: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer
Interment: cremated and her ashes were interred at Saint Bridge Cemetery, Connecticut, United States

Category Tags:

Puppeteer American Born on June 16th Born in 1934 Born in New York Died in 2013 Died at age 78 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"If you build it, he will come."

"There's no crying in baseball!"

"Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game."

"Jane Henson lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication, and her memory will forever be cherished by those whose lives she touched. (V)"

Is Ms. Jane Henson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.