American actors died in Bacterial pneumonia

Here are 1 famous actors from United States of America died in Bacterial pneumonia:

Jim Henson

Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 Greenville-May 16, 1990 New York City) also known as Dr. Teeth, Ernie, James Maury Henson, Mr. Jim Henson, Jim Henson and his Puppets, Jim Henson's Muppets, The Muppets, Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson & The Muppets, James Maury "Jim" Henson or Jim Henson's Kermit the Frog was an American puppeteer, film director, television producer, screenwriter, voice actor, film producer, television director, actor, cartoonist and inventor. He had five children, Brian Henson, John Henson, Lisa Henson, Heather Henson and Cheryl Henson.

Henson is best known for creating the beloved Muppet characters, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Big Bird. He first gained national attention with his show "Sam and Friends," which aired in the late 1950s. He went on to create "The Muppet Show," which became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Henson also co-directed the classic fantasy film "The Dark Crystal" and produced the hit family films "The Muppet Movie," "The Great Muppet Caper," and "The Muppets Take Manhattan." In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Henson was an advocate for renewable energy and technology and served on the board of The Jim Henson Company until his death from pneumonia in 1990 at the age of 53.

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