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Danny Seagren, 'Sesame Street' Star and First Live-Action Spider-Man, Has Died
Danny Seagren was a puppeteer for Jim Henson and performed as Big Bird and the first TV Spider-Man, winning a daytime Emmy for Miss Peach.
- Danny Seagren, a Jim Henson puppeteer who played Big Bird on Sesame Street and portrayed the first live-action Spider-Man, has died at age 81.
- Seagren died on November 10, though no cause of death was stated.
- Along with puppeteering roles, Seagren also created puppets for various TV series and is survived by his companion and family members.
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Danny Seagren, the first actor to play Spider-Man, died at the age of 81 in the United States. The artist's death took place on November 10, but was informed so far by his family in a statement.Seagren made most of his career as a puppeteer in several shows; however, he was left in history for a very unique role. During the fourth season of the children's show The Electric Company, he had to wear the Spider Man costume, becoming the first live-a…
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