Fans of Jim Henson’s Muppets who grew up on The Muppet Show, various TV specials, and films starring the beloved characters, are joining Kermit and company in mourning the passing of three legendary members of their rainbow connection. Earlier this week, the world lost its living saint Dolly Parton, the larger-than-life Tim Curry, and the comedic charm of Jaye P. Morgan.
The last three posts on The Muppets’ official Instagram are beautiful eulogies to their friendship with greats who have a deep legacy in Muppet history.
Tim Curry’s 1996 performance in Muppet Treasure Island as Long John Silver stands up there with The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s Frank-N-Furter and Hexxus in FernGully as one of his most iconic roles. The actor’s chemistry with the Muppets, and yes, with Miss Piggy, made him an all-time co-star and such a formative part of so many childhoods that were first introduced to Curry in all his pirate glory.
View this post on InstagramHere’s how The Muppets remembered their crew mate: “Few humans have earned the title of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry. As a performer, he was unparalleled – witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny.” the Instagram post read, “We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures to have been part of Long John Silver’s crew. Thank you for everything, Tim.”
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While Dolly Parton surprisingly never appeared on The Muppet Show, the Muppets actually were recurring guests on her variety show, Dolly!, in skits and musical moments during the 80’s. Who can forget the playful diva-offs between Miss Piggy and Dolly? We surely won’t. Then there’s one of the greatest moments in television history where Muppets creator Jim Henson got to share the stage with Parton as Kermit for a performance of “Everyday People”. Parton would continue to collaborate with Kermit and company, becoming an honorary muppet in 1986, and would share a special performance of “Islands in the Stream” in 2012 with her friends. A moment that was recently homaged on The Muppet Show special, where Sabrina Carpenter sang the song in a sketch with Kermit and Miss Piggy.
On Instagram, The Muppets wrote: “There will never be another quite like Dolly Parton. She was the ultimate singer, songwriter, actress, performer, and philanthropist. She filled the world with light, and we are so grateful for every second we got to spend with her onstage and off.”
View this post on InstagramAnd lastly, today, the Muppets remembered one of their early collaborators and friends, Jaye P. Morgan. The singer and comedy show guest whose personality matched the Muppets’ chaos in her memorable appearances. On her passing they shared, “Working with the great Jaye P. Morgan on The Muppet Show was a joy. She was an explosive performer who worked her magic on our stage, and we’re so glad to have known her. We’ll miss you, Jaye.”
View this post on InstagramIt’s such a lovely touch in having these public figures we have grown up with remembered by The Muppets. It’s so heartwarming to see them pay tribute to those who they have teamed up with to share their rainbow connection alongside, and who will forever shine in its colors.
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