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Richard Hunt's Obituary

The Advocate #596
February 11, 1992

Richard Hunt, who was the voice of Muppet characters on the television programs Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and The Muppet Show, died of complications from AIDS Jan. 7 in New York City.

He was 40.

Hunt's characters included Beaker, Gladys the Cow, Don Music, Sully the Construction Worker, Forgetful Jones, and Placido Flamingo.

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