Jerry Nelson

American puppeteer, singer and voice actor

Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer. He was best known for his work with The Muppets. He was known for his wide range of characters and singing abilities. He performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials.

Jerry Nelson
Born
Jerry L. Nelson

July 10, 1934
DiedAugust 23, 2012(2012-08-23) (aged 78)
Cause of deathProstate cancer, COPD and Emphysema
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Puppeteer, voice actor, singer
Years active1965 – 2012
Known forThe Muppet Show,
Sesame Street
Spouse(s)Jan Nelson
(? – 2012; his death)
Children1 daughter

Nelson was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He worked as a puppeteer from 1965 until 2011. He died on August 23, 2012 from complications of prostate cancer in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Nelson also suffered emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[1] He was 78 years old.

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  1. Day, Patrick Kevin (24 August 2012). "'Sesame Street' puppeteer Jerry Nelson dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 August 2012.

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