Celebrities Who Died in 2019
All the Stars We've Already Said Farewell to in 2019
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The puppeteer, known for playing Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, died at age 85 on Dec. 8. "Caroll Spinney gave something truly special to the world," production company Sesame Workshop said in a statement. "With deepest admiration, Sesame Workshop is proud to carry his memory — and his beloved characters — into the future."