20 Years After Jim Henson's Death, His Muppet Memorial Still Inspires
Here it is, the staggering climax: In part two of the medley, the puppeteers introduce old friends to the stage and belt a powerful version of "Just One Person" that brings the audience to its feet. You'll notice they're waving around glittery butterflies on sticks, in honor of Henson's love of butterflies.
Lastly, puppeteer Richard Hunt (who voiced Scooter, among others) gave a confident, but poignant closing speech. A certain peace emanates from Hunt, who died less than two years later of AIDS-related illness. Pitch-perfect from start to finish.
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I worked on the first Ninja Turtles movie, and he came to visit us on set not long before he died. It's hard to believe it was so long ago, but he, and his company, and the puppeteers we had on the show with us (including Kevin Clash) were amazing. It was great to be a part of his world, however peripherally and fleetingly.
It's hard to believe it has been 20 years already...
I want to know more about what people did to honor him after he died. Facts like did he get to be on the hollywood walk of fame? Now i know the answer and its yes but other people might not things like did anything BIG or IMPORTANT happen like any arguement riots that cause a gian commotion or rucas .
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