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JERRY NELSON Obituary

NELSON--Jerry. The cast and crew of Sesame Street, and the Board of Trustees and staff of Sesame Workshop deeply mourn the loss of cast member and creator of dozens of Muppet characters, Jerry Nelson. A member of the Sesame Street family for more than 40 years, he will forever be in our hearts and remembered for the artistry in his puppetry, his music, and the laughter he brought to children worldwide through his portrayal of Count von Count, Herry Monster, Fat Blue and many other beloved characters. We will miss his extraordinary spirit and the joy he brought to our Street.

Published by New York Times on Aug. 25, 2012.
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Bob McGrath in haven with you

Spencer

Friend

December 26, 2022

He was a very talented man.. and will be missed

william zweil

Other

July 26, 2022

Jerry, You were very special and God-appointed in our lives all the way over here in Australia, you personally helped us through a very difficult life-changing situation that would set our path straight and we are forever thankful. With love and utter respect and thankfulness, Pam, Ross, and family. xxx P.S. Your legacy lives on. Well done good and faithful servant. x

Pamela Wohlsen

Coworker

April 10, 2021

Happy anniversary th 50 Sesame Street

Luff Spencer

November 10, 2019

Happy anniversary Seseme street th 50

Luff Spencer

September 2, 2019

Dear jerry Nelson nice men sesme steet and fraggle rock good playing gobo fraggle playing mr.snffeupgus

Luff Spencer

August 3, 2019

Nice men playing court von court

Luff Spencer

May 10, 2019

Nazarene Mckinney

May 14, 2017

I have enjoyed sesame street as a child for years and have enjoyed Mr. Jerry Nelson's Fraggle rock. May the family find comfort in the God of all comfort during this time.

L. Turner

November 30, 2012

What an amazing man. I shed a tear when I learned of his passing. We will truly miss him for all that he has done. You cannot leave the magic. Briana Stream Lifelong Fraggles & Muppet Fan

October 22, 2012

Our paths crossed at Shepperton to create a little magic. The warmth, friendship, and generosity you showed me will forever permeate our festive manifestation. My thoughts are with Jan and your family. RIP Jerry.

Don Austen

October 8, 2012

To Jerry Nelson.
You did an amazing playing the Count on Seasame Street. I used to watch you play those muppets on Seasame Street when I was a little girl and you just great. Lisa Weiner

September 25, 2012

That was one of the voices that I grew up with, teaching me letters, numbers, and to believe in myself and the value of others. Rest in peace.

Justin Renwick

September 20, 2012

In memory of Jerry Nelson, Watched Sesame Street while studying education (majored in Math) in the early 70's. Never really thought much about who the Count was at the time. My grandson LOVES the Count. Was saddened when I heard of Jerry's passing. Jerry made many children happy with his characters. A Grandmother in Radville, Saskatchewan

September 14, 2012

May it bring Jerry's family some comfort knowing that The Count is loved by a little boy in Canada, so much that he sleeps with five counts (three figurines and two stuffed) every night. We have a hard time leaving the house without at least one count. Logan had his 2nd birthday Aug. 23, 2012. With a count theme. Everything in his world is "the count". Jerry's voice is heard everyday on DVD in this house. Every time he is on, Logan screams and dances "Mom, Mom the Count, mom look the count".
Thank you Jerry for entertaining my son. I don't know how I would get anything done with out you. RIP.
Although he is too young to understand Jerry's passing, he will never forget The Count.
I LOVE YOU COUNT - Logan Ady, Age 2
CANADA

Dawn, Grant and Logan Ady

September 14, 2012

May the God of comfort and peace be with Jerry dear family.

Cynthia

September 3, 2012

My grandsons loved "the count" They began counting with you. How they laughed and loved you while counting everything ah ha ha. You were loved by us??

Christine Eidam

September 2, 2012

I will miss you. My children and so will my grandchildren.

deborah davis

August 31, 2012

Rest in peace, Count, you will be rewarded for all the good things you taught to children.

Arlene Keenan

August 30, 2012

Rest n peace

Barbara Latham

August 30, 2012

My prayers to his family

Sandra Belk

August 29, 2012

I wanted to say he was one of my favorite on sesame street he will be missed my prayers for his family.

Sandra Belk

August 29, 2012

You will be Missed...

Russell Smith

August 29, 2012

The Count is one of my favorite Sesame Street characters and I am so sad to hear the man behind him has passed away. My sympathies go out to Jerry Nelson's family as they go through this difficult time. We can all look foward to when God will end death and suffering forever, wiping away all the tears of sorrow.

Ashley

August 29, 2012

Rest in peace Mr. Nelson. The count has always been my favorite sesame street.

Louella Prince

August 29, 2012

RIP Jerry. You will be missed .

J Borzumato

August 28, 2012

Rest in peace, Jerry.

Kelly Micks

August 28, 2012

Sending my prayers & condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Jerry Nelson as the Count!!! Thank u for all the many funny shows u have shared with us during the years!! GREAT JOB WELL DONE!!! You will be TRULY MISSED!!! May God Be with u Always!!! Keep Counting the stars in the Heaven!!!!

Lisa Clark

August 28, 2012

I always loved watching the Count on Sesame Street for so many years!! I'm 43yrs. old and still love it to this day!! May Mr.Jerry Nelson as the Count Rest in Eternal Peace!!! May God be with u!!!!

Lisa Clark

August 28, 2012

Thanks for everything Mr. Nelson.
RIP!

Olivia Washington

August 28, 2012

Another part of my childhood gone, I look to the time when sorrow and mourning are conditions of the past,it's promised, my deepest condolences.

August 28, 2012

My son loves count and when I was growing up so did I and I will always love count

cynthia james

August 28, 2012

We have lost a gentle, beautiful, creative soul that revealed to multiple generations the whimsical, wondrous, light-filled, imaginative and KIND side of life. He will be missed, and we are left lesser without him and voice in our chorus. Let us hope that he has inspired a kindred spirit to be likewise: an entertainer of that which is edifying.

Peter Sachs

August 28, 2012

The man who I have admired for his work! We need more men like Jerry Nelson! you will always be remembered and I will always raise my kids on his work! "fragel Rock"... etc.. :) Thanks you so much for your work and how much it has impacked Society.

Dallas Grant

August 28, 2012

Loved The Count, so sweet and whimsical. My daughter and now her children loved and learned from Sesame Street and many of your characters, but The Count is your special legacy. Rest in peace dear Mr. Nelson......we will all miss you.

Pamela Sampson

August 27, 2012

Alice Guckian Queen

August 27, 2012

Jerry, like most of the other hard-working but never seen puppeteers on Sesame Street, touched my heart as a child and I never knew it. It's impossible to measure how much joy he brought to me. My thoughts are with his family.

Adam Mix

August 27, 2012

You'll surely be missed...thanks for counting with me.

Judy Introini O'Brien

August 27, 2012

I simply can't find the words.... RIP, dear Jerry.

A G

August 27, 2012

Offering deepest sympathies to Mr. Nelson's family and friends. He truly touched many young ones life. In your time of sorrow, may God continue to strengthen you-Psalm 46:1

Tanya

August 27, 2012

Thank you Nelson family for sharing Jerry with us. I will always remember how I learned to count along with all my necies and nephews. You will remain in my prayers during this time and Count ..... you were a blessing

Betty Boultinghouse

August 27, 2012

this man was a great actor he will be missed but now he with god now

ronnie browning

August 27, 2012

Dearest Nelson Family,
Thank you for sharing Jerry with us. I am an adult now but I treasure the days when the Count and his friends helped me to learn the important stuff. I hope it helps to know that others are sharing your sorrow as well as many wonderful memories. Rest in Peace Jerry.
Love and Prayers to all.

Ann Kleinschmidt

August 27, 2012

To the the family of Jerry Nelson - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

Linda

August 27, 2012

RIP Count. You taught many children how to "count". You were a treasure and you will be missed.

Nadine Wodarczyk

August 27, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know God will help you through these difficult times. Psalms 46:1

Joe

August 27, 2012

Jerry no one will be able to take your place as the (count). You were the best. Always looked forward to seeing you as the count. Why the kids loved you as us adults did too. You will be missed. Diana

Diana Bayn

August 27, 2012

To The Nelson Family
With deep sympathy and a heavy heart ,I write these words for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in all the pleasant memories that you have, and may they comfort you, and bring you strength, in your time of grief. May you also find comfort with the thoughts below:
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
This verse found @ Isaiah 49:13 has comforted me, I hope that t comforts you as well.
With Deepest Sympathy

S O

August 26, 2012

Hello Jan, My sincere condolences to you. As you know, Jerry and I were good friends from the early 1970's until I moved abroad and after I returned here. Fortunately, I did manage to see him a few years ago. Jerry taught me to dream and to believe dreams come true. He was a wonderful man who inspired and blessed many, adults and children. Feel free to contact me on fb or on gmail. Much love to you, Jenna

Jenna Holst

August 26, 2012

Jerry Nelson's "Count" was priceless. My kids and grandchildren were raised watching Sesame St; such a wonderful show to be associated with, and may his voice be heard for ages to come.

C.S.

August 26, 2012

I will miss him so much. I enjoyed watching those shows. Your family will be in my prayers.

Ramona

August 26, 2012

. 3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

August 26, 2012

This is very sad, you will be missed. Thank you so much for everything you accomplished during your lifetime!

Kathy Mitchell

August 26, 2012

May the Lord bless Jerrys family and friends..may he R.I.P. Sesame Street will not be the same without you....

Ana LeBron

August 26, 2012

Thank you Jerry and Family for so much fun!!! Our family will miss him.

Dianne Richardson

August 26, 2012

thank you for every thing...

jesse LUGO

August 26, 2012

Thank you for leaving a legacy. Sesame Street is never the same without Count von Count. You'll forever be remembered. Lots of love, Jann.

Jann Daquigan

August 26, 2012

Thanks for being inspirational through your talent and art. And thanks for the graffiti on the back of Baird's sets for "Winnie the Pooh." It was a reminder that you were once there, too.

Steven Widerman

August 26, 2012

Thank you wonderful childhood memories...

Joyce Bentley

August 26, 2012

thank you for teaching me to count and my three children...count on!

sonia

August 26, 2012

When I count - it is you voice I hear in my head! Thank you for teaching a whole country! and the world!

Frances

August 26, 2012

Thank You for helping to make my children learn to count and laugh while doing it. God Bless!

The Mtz Family

August 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you so very much for the lives you touched through the Count and Sesame Street. My baby brother has special needs and without the muppets he would never have learned to count, read, and grown into the man he is today.

beemer

August 26, 2012

I've lost my best friend and counting Partner. I've lost and regained my best friend from Toddler to now 35. Thank you for the worth and morals and more so the pure joy you instilled into my heart and soul. RIP Count(Jerry Nelson) you've forever touched my life and I could never count the ways you have..maybe one day I'll get the chance to have the Count Von Count do it for me.

Jesse Skene

August 26, 2012

thank you for all you did

August 26, 2012

RIP Count.

anna gates

August 26, 2012

Thanks to Jerry, my family enjoyed many hours of enjoyment with the "Count" we all loved him, sorry to hear of his passing, another hero gone. Kay, Paul, Muffie, Sarah and Emily Hebb of Randolph, Maine.

Kay Hebb

August 26, 2012

We are all puppets..rest in peace with our lord and savior..Jesus Christ

SHORTY KOPPELMAN

August 26, 2012

thank you for all the counting lessons .you taught my daughters(now grown up)well.R.I.P COUNT

VICKI TORRES

August 26, 2012

I love to count my sympathy to the family

August 26, 2012

Our prayers and sympathy go out to the family of Jerry Nelson. My 24 yr. old grandson loved watching you on TV. He is a Marine now but "the Count" was his favorite character on the show. Thank you for the pleasure you gave us thru the years. From a fan.

Sarah Guess

August 26, 2012

God bless you Jerry for all the joy you brought us! The thought of Robin and Kermit being together again is something that can make me smile at this sad time!! RIP xx

Jojo Entwisle

August 26, 2012

to the family of jerry nelson,so sorry for your loss,i used to watch sesame street when i was little i loved all the characters thank u jerry for teaching me how to count god be with the family.we will miss u count

chris cazzato

August 26, 2012

To the the family of Jerry Nelson - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

August 26, 2012

Heaven can now "count" Mr. Nelson as one of its angels. Thank you 1000 times for making my children smile (and me) when nothing else could! We will miss you. Rest in Peace.

August 26, 2012

I grew up with sesame street, the muppet show , and fraggle rock they all were a huge part of my childhood had the pleasure if meeting and caring for jerry when he was well and sick what an amazing man god bless you jerry and your family

liz

August 26, 2012

Peace to the family..
Ty for the memories...

L S

August 26, 2012

Thank you, Jerry, for countless wonderful Sesame Street memories. I bet you're up there singing with Jim Henson and doing the Batty Bat with Bela Lugosi.

Becky

August 25, 2012

MAY THE COUNT 'REST IN PEACE'

SKL

August 25, 2012

goody halletts fans love you for all you did for truro

August 25, 2012

we love you, goody halletts friends,liz

August 25, 2012

To the family of Jerry Nelson,may the God of peace,give you peace at this time of grief[Psalms72:7]

August 25, 2012

I used to live for the Muppet Show. Jerry's passing will leave a huge hole in the joy of entertainment. May you rest in peace.

Karen Hanson

August 25, 2012

So sorry your number came up...Mr Count!!
My children, grandchildren and I have enjoyed and loved you for years!!!

Rest in Peace!!

Mae Sharp

August 25, 2012

Thank you for the happiness you brought to our family... von, two, three decades, ah - ah - ah!
Love always, the Griffin family in Darien, CT

August 25, 2012

Our condolences
to the Nelson Family
~:~
Rest well inside
A Spiritual Light
into peaceful
serene Journey~

Victoria&Andrew

August 25, 2012

Farewell

David J Bhaltazhar Esq

August 25, 2012

To the family and friends of Jerry Nelson please accept my deepest sympahies for your loss. It's hard to lose someone close to us but please know that God does not forget our loved ones neither us as we have to cope with this loss so in these difficult times remember to throw all your anxieties upon him because he care for you.' 1Pet. 5:7

J Jackson

August 25, 2012

I literally don't know of a time in my life without Jerry's wonderful characters. I'm so happy I had a chance to learn about this wonderful man that shaped my childhood, and is now shaping my children's. Such a fascinating man, he had a wisdom about him that I will miss greatly. Thank you Jerry.

R L

August 25, 2012

My prayers are for Jerry Nelson Family and friends. He will always be remember by all who loved him. Jehovah always remember all who are loyal.

Wanda Henry

August 25, 2012

I am an adult you loved the Count. He always made me laugh. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Kathy Irey

August 25, 2012

A genius is in heaven. Thank you for the wonderful memories that will be forever cherished.

August 25, 2012

Hug Christine in Heaven. Always found his work entertaining and touching, as he
brought smiles to others' children with his puppet characters, even after his dear daughter preceded him to Heaven.

mourning fan

August 25, 2012

rip

michelle plakas-kaiser

August 25, 2012

I send all my condolences to the Nelson family. May this talented person remain in God's memory. My prayers are with you.

August 25, 2012

Thank you for all the enjoyment you gave my children when they were young! Rest in Peace!

Joyce Chapman

August 25, 2012

I got into "The Street" in the mid eighties when my daughter was young - the Count is still my FAV character on the show. Jerry was a terrific talent. Condolences to his family and extended family.

Emil-Pudge Lach

August 25, 2012

So sorry - world a better place with him in it!

August 25, 2012

The count was one of my favorites on sesame street. The count helped my brothers and I learn to count. Thanks for giving so many children ahead start in counting and learning. Thanks to all of the puppeteers who help so many people learn and make it fun to learn.

janet

August 25, 2012

Istill like fragal rock

Teresa davis

August 25, 2012

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