
Death Summary: It started with Henson feeling flu-like symptoms, which were evident on his appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show on May 4th. As he got progressively worse, he died on May 16th after starting to cough up blood.
At first, he was thought to have died from pneumonia, but his death was then attributed to organ failure due to a streptococcus infection, which had led to abscesses in his lungs.
Who was Jim Henson : Jim Henson was a beloved puppeteer responsible for the creation of The Muppets, Sesame Street Muppets, and Fraggle Rock to name a few.
He directed movies as well, such as Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.
His legacy lives on through the Jim Henson Company, which continues to create creatures for television shows and movies.
At first, he was thought to have died from pneumonia, but his death was then attributed to organ failure due to a streptococcus infection, which had led to abscesses in his lungs.
Who was Jim Henson : Jim Henson was a beloved puppeteer responsible for the creation of The Muppets, Sesame Street Muppets, and Fraggle Rock to name a few.
He directed movies as well, such as Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.
His legacy lives on through the Jim Henson Company, which continues to create creatures for television shows and movies.
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You brought many a smile and a laugh to both children and adults alike…God bless you rest in peace
i rember when jim passed away the rain bow connection , it reminded me of kermit i cryed and istill cry because i miss the muppets , and especaily kermit , when it rains it pours and its heavens tears , and its jims tears , if one person beleievs in you deep enough and strong enough and long enough i miss you jim and i miss you kermit , rest in peace god please watch over jim and kermit , this is for the muppet fans i love you all too love kelly a muppet fan
great work r.i.p