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2014 Celebrity Death: John Henson Died February 14 At The Age Of 48

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Henson, son Muppets creator Jim Henson, died Feb. 14 at 48 after suffering a massive heart attack. Henson was a shareholder and board member of The Jim Henson Company. In addition, he was a puppeteer and performed as the 9-foot tall ogre Sweetums for many years, including in Muppet Treasure Island and It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie.

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