Jerry Nelson, the skilled puppeteer who played "Sesame Street's" math-addicted vampire Count von Count, has died, The Jim Henson Company confirms. He was 78.

In a statement posted to the studio's Facebook page, Lisa Henson, CEO and daughter to its legendary founder Jim Henson, writes, "Jerry Nelson imbued all his characters with the same gentle, sweet whimsy and kindness that were a part of his own personality. He joined The Jim Henson Company in the earliest years, and his unique contributions to the worlds of Fraggles, Muppets, Sesame Street and so many others are, and will continue to be, unforgettable."

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I always hoped he'd at least live to the age of 123.

R.I.P.

Ah Ah Ah

Sad news.

R.I.P.

Terrible joking aside, I must say that this is not only tragic to children's television, but tragic to anyone who's childhood was touched by Sesame Street. He will be missed.

Not just "Sesame Street", but The Muppets in general. Further reading of the article highlighted that he was the man behind Floyd Pepper as well.

I wonder how Dr. Teeth, Zoot, Janice and Animal are holding up. Floyd was the one holding The Electric Mayhem together. Pour one out for Floyd. One of the greatest musicians of all time.

That's really sad news. Although I will probably remember him more for this.

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That's really sad news. Although I will probably remember him more for this.

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He really did like to [BLEEP].

Besides The Count, Nelson also created*such indelible Muppet characters as Mr. Snuffleupagus, a shy pachyderm friend to Big Bird; Sgt. Floyd Pepper, bassist of the Electric Mayhem Band; Dr. Julius Strangepork, science officer on the USS Swinetrek; Camilla the Chicken, the other half of Gonzo's inter-species relationship; Lew Zealand, master fish-boomerangist; and Robin, sweet nephew to Kermit the Frog. Nelson also played Gobo Fraggle, the lead subterranean creature of*"Fraggle Rock."

This is sad news indeed, I will deeply miss him.

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Originally Posted by Witticus

I always hoped he'd at least live to the age of 123.

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That was...kind of witty...Witticus.