Spinney did the puppeteering and voicing for both characters from the first season of Sesame Street up till 2018. He passed today, December 8 2019, in his home in Woodstock at the age of 85.
News Carol Spinney, Muppeteer of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, passed away.
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Spinney did the puppeteering and voicing for both characters from the first season of Sesame Street up till 2018. He passed today, December 8 2019, in his home in Woodstock at the age of 85.
Rest in peace Mr. Spinney.
Awww. 
He was a great talent who brought joy to millions of kids. How many people can accomplish that?
He was a great talent who brought joy to millions of kids. How many people can accomplish that?
There was a great documentary about him from a couple of years ago that was really worth watching. Apparently playing the part of Big Bird wrecked havoc on his neck.
Same here. RIP Mr. Spinney and thanks.Thanks for being a big part of my childhood, Caroll.
That‘s sad. That said, 85 is ok-ish for living that long.
But I have a question. Since he puppeteers and voiced both characters, does that mean they never appeared together on screen?
Or did one-off them then get a substitute puppeteer?
But I have a question. Since he puppeteers and voiced both characters, does that mean they never appeared together on screen?
Or did one-off them then get a substitute puppeteer?
