Creator of Bird and Snuffy Passes Away - We’ll Miss You Kermit Love!

Gina Telaroli June 25, 2008 | 9:18 am EST

Sesame Street fans have a reason to be sad, Kermit Love, the man who helped create Big Bird and Snuffleupagus (Bird and Snuffy for those in the know) died this past weekend. He actually built the now famous bird costume, making the big orange feet and applying the feathers. And did you know that there is actually a television monitor inside the costume so that Caroll Spinney can see the set. Love was 91 years old and was living in Poughkeepsie at the time of his death.

So takepart and support Sesame Street today - I know I wouldn’t be who I am without the show and I’m guessing many feel the same way. And while I am sad about Kermit Love, I have to admit that I’m happy that I have an excuse to post Sesame Street videos on the blog - enjoy!

This one is good for you folks stuck at work today…. All you have to do is imagine!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEZ417Y1IRk

More videos after the jump!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zVhWAhjJrA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd_lg6w4UAw

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