Always hurts to lose a childhood icon. After I found out about his death, I watched the scene where Big Bird learned about Mr. Hooper’s death. Like the grown-ups said, it’ll never be the same, but at least we have our memories. We’ll miss you, Mr. Spinney.
pschearer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Two days in a row of obituaries. Now I’m worried about tomorrow.
cdward almost 5 years ago
A true gem. He was a gift to this world. Rest well.
roaming26-37 almost 5 years ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/08/obituaries/caroll-spinney-dead.html
RIP
tcumming almost 5 years ago
obits like this could be worse … have U in them
Jeffin Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Rest in Street.
donwalter almost 5 years ago
Caroll. Two "L"s It’s a GUY’s name.
amaneaux almost 5 years ago
Always hurts to lose a childhood icon. After I found out about his death, I watched the scene where Big Bird learned about Mr. Hooper’s death. Like the grown-ups said, it’ll never be the same, but at least we have our memories. We’ll miss you, Mr. Spinney.
cmo2495 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Working Daze does such a good job on timely obits. Who would draw Scot’s if he died suddenly (God Forbid)?
Bruce1253 almost 5 years ago
Proof positive that one kind, gentle man can make a difference in the world.
mike75035 almost 5 years ago
They usually happen in three’s.
Madzdad the bard almost 5 years ago
“It’s the most incredible word I’ve ever seen!!!!”
Joliet Jake almost 5 years ago
There was a wonderful photo on Reddit yesterday of Caroll performing as Oscar while still wearing Bird Bird’s feet.
https://bit.ly/36xchmr
AndrewSihler almost 5 years ago
“Ego et in Arcadia. . . .”
Dragoncat almost 5 years ago
I believe Big Bird won a Lip Sync Battle not too long ago…
oakie817 almost 5 years ago
hate to a Debbie Downer, but it’s Caroll
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 5 years ago
“Death is nothing more than a doorway, something you walk through.” − Dr. George Ritchie2
“…count no man happy till he dies, free of pain at last.” ― Sophocles
RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
RIP Big Bird.
Say Hi to Mr. Hooper for us.
rgcviper almost 5 years ago
Thank you, John and Scott. Sesame Street is an amazing show, and Carroll will be missed.
roaming26-37 almost 5 years ago
https://www.salon.com/2019/12/14/big-bird-was-my-pen-pal-heres-what-i-learned-from-caroll-spinney/