Obituary of Jerry Nelson

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Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson (born July 10, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) was a puppeteer who was best known for his wide range of characters performing Muppet characters on the American children's TV show "Sesame Street". He alow worked on The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials. Jerry died on August 23, 2012 and his death was because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. He died at age 78.

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Jerry Nelson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Nelson, Jerry
    • Common Name: Jerry Nelson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: July 10, 1934
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Occupation: Puppeteer
    • Active Years: 1965-2012
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $9 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pringles chips
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Jerry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jerry Nelson
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jacqueline Gordon (married?-divorced?)
      • Jan Nelson (married 1984-2012, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Christine Nelson (1960-1982)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

PuppeteerAmerican Born on July 10th Born in 1934 Born in Oklahoma Died in 2012 Died at age 78 Died from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Jerry's Notable Roles:

  • The Muppet Show
  • Sesame Street
  • Fraggle Rock

Quotable Quotes:

"Jerry Nelson was a beloved performer who brought joy and laughter to audiences worldwide through his iconic characters and skilled puppetry. (V)"

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Jerry Nelson on Wikipedia.org
Jerry Nelson at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-01 08:47:24
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: Jerry Nelson on Wikipedia


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