Caroll Spinney, puppeteer who brought Big Bird to life, dies at 85
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Caroll Spinney, puppeteer who brought Big Bird to life, dies at 85
Spinney, the legendary puppeteer who brought iconic Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, died on Sunday at his home in Connecticut. He spoke to NBC’s Harry Smith last year to mark his 50 year career with the show.
Dec 8, 2019
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