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Who Was Jim Henson Married To? Get to Know the Late Muppets Creator’s Wife Jane Henson


Who was Muppets creator Jim Henson married to? The puppeteer wed Jane Henson in 1959, and they separated in 1986 but remained close up until his death.

Get back to the Jim Henson was loved by many throughout his career, which included accomplishments like creating the Muppets, and many other colorful characters we’ve all come to know and appreciate. “John had the deepest soul of any man alive; sensitive, artistic and extremely compassionate, there was no limit to his love,” his family said in a statement. In May 2024, director Ron Howard released the documentary Jim Henson Idea Man, sharing a look back at the fascinating life and career of the puppeteering juggernaut.

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