R.I.P. Jim Henson

Tempscire

Active Member
On this day, 21 years ago, Jim Henson died of respiratory failure relating to an infection of the lungs. Jim Henson, the man best known for giving joy to millions for creating the Muppets and the characters of Sesame Street, among others, will be forever remembered by his fans (and I count myself amongst his most ardent admirers.

Anyone who grew up in the 80's and 90's will know what an absolute pleasure it was to watch the Muppets and Sesame street. Even many who grew up in the 90's will not have been able to escape the pure sense of fun that these characters did, and still do, evoke. I for one felt a personal sense of losss when I learned of his death all those years ago. Even though I was only 5 years old, I realised that a part of my childhood that was so important to me we gone.

However Jim Henson live on in his creations. Creations that are still part of our lives to this day. And so I leave you with a better tribute to Mr. Jim Henson than I could ever give.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9kT1xIpZ4E
 

Ghostwolf67

Well-Known Member
We miss you Mr Henson.

Your mark on entertainment is a thing of genius and can never be equalled or imitated.
 
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