Obituary of Jane Henson

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

    Jane's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jane Ann Nebel
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lisa Henson (born May 09, 1960-died April 2nd, 2013)
      • 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:

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

Quotable Quotes:

"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)"

"Jane Henson was a successful puppeteer and businesswoman who co-created the beloved Muppets with her husband Jim Henson. Despite her immense success, her death at the age of 78 shocked and saddened the entertainment industry. (V)"

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