Exactly 36 years ago today, the world was absolutely shocked to learn that a truly beloved entertainer and creator had suddenly died. Jim Henson was such an impactful and beloved person that his death ...

Henson died in 1990 at 53 ...

If Jim Henson was alive, he'd turn 90 years old on Sept 24 of this year, but he died at the rather young age of 53 on May 16, 1990. Although it's now been 36 years since he passed away, the legacy of ...

His work continues to influence generations, with characters and stories that remain deeply embedded in popular culture today. Jim Henson died suddenly on May 16, 1990, at age 53, from toxic shock ...