Jane Henson
Jane Henson (Jane Ann Nebel; June 16, 1934 – April 2, 2013) was an American puppeteer and the widow of puppeteer Jim Henson.
Jane Henson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jane Ann Nebel June 16, 1934 |
| Died | April 2, 2013 (aged 78) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jane Nebel Henson |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park |
| Occupation | Puppeteer |
| Board member of | Jim Henson Foundation, The Jim Henson Legacy, American Center for Children's Television |
| Spouse(s) | Jim Henson (m. 1959-1986; separated) |
| Children | Lisa Henson Cheryl Henson Brian Henson John Henson Heather Henson |
Henson was born on June 16, 1934 in St. Albans, Queens, New York City. She studied at the University of Maryland, College Park. Henson was married to Jim Henson from 1959 until they separated in 1986. They had 5 children. Henson died on April 2, 2013 in her home in Greenwich, Connecticut from cancer, aged 78.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Jane Henson, Muppets Co-Creator And Widow Of Jim Henson, Dies At 78". USA Today. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ Jane Henson, Who Helped Create Muppets With Husband Jim, Dies at 78. 2 April 2013. https://variety.com/2013/tv/people-news/obituaries-people-news/jane-henson-who-helped-create-muppets-with-husband-jim-dies-at-78-1200332155/. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
Other websites
- Jane Henson on IMDb
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