Muppets puppeteer John Paul Henson, son of Muppets creator Jim Henson, has died from a sudden heart attack at age 48.
The Henson Company issued a statement, saying, “It is with great sadness that we confirm that John Henson, son of Jim and Jane Henson and brother to Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather, died at age 48 of a sudden massive heart attack on Friday, February 14, while at home with his daughter. John served as a shareholder and board member of The Jim Henson Company. He leaves two daughters, Katrina (15) and Sydney (10) and his wife Gyongyi. A private service is being planned.”
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Henson’s family and friends.
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