Big Bird puppeteer on Sesame Street dies aged 85
December 8, 2019
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1:59Now PlayingBig Bird puppeteer on Sesame Street dies aged 85
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as posted by the channelPuppeteer Caroll Spinney, who portrayed the beloved Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, including providing their voices, has died aged 85.
The American died at his home in Connecticut on Saturday, according to a statement from the Sesame Workshop.
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