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Age 53Death of Jim Henson
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Jim Henson dies of pneumonia at the age of 53 in New York City.
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DayzeAmerican puppeteer (1936–1990)
Jim's Birth Chart
Sun Sign
Libra♎︎
Moon Sign
Capricorn♑︎
Dominant Element
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Planetary positions calculated for September 24, 1936
Jim Henson dies of pneumonia at the age of 53 in New York City.
Henson sells his company, Henson Associates, to The Walt Disney Company.
The Jim Henson Hour, an Emmy Award-winning television series, premieres on NBC.
Fraggle Rock, a children's television series created by Henson, premieres on HBO.
The Dark Crystal, a fantasy film directed by Henson and Frank Oz, is released.
The Great Muppet Caper, a musical comedy film directed by Henson, is released.
The Muppet Movie, the first theatrical film featuring the Muppets, is released.
The Muppet Show, a variety show featuring the Muppets, premieres and gains international fame.
Jim Henson marries Jane Nebel, who later becomes his collaborator.
Henson creates 'Sam and Friends', a short-form puppet show for WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.
James Maury Henson is born in Greenville, Mississippi.
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