Toronto, Ontario
GEORGE BLOOMFIELD George Bloomfield, director, writer and teacher, whose six-decade career in film, theatre and television helped kick off Canada's artistic golden age, died on Friday, May 13, 2011 after a heroic 30 year battle with heart disease, diabetes, cancer and kidney disease. His patented...
Read MoreThinking fondly about George today. It was a joy and privilege to work with him. His loving family were always welcoming. Sometimes memories of good people we have known and enjoyed keeping us content and cheerful. Thank you, George!
Bonita Siegel
August 10, 2025 | Work
We did not find out until quite recently that Cousin George had passed away. I remember visiting my great Aunt Bess, Grandma Bea's sister a very long time ago (late 1970's)when we went to Canada. I remember seeing Sonny and his children, Danny and Tanya. I wish we had kept better in touch. I have some faint memories of George but they are good ones. I know he will be missed. Since his passing we also lost Maury. Just wanted to say that the family on this side of the border is sending...
Deborah Shapiro
February 21, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA
I have been without words about George since I received the news of his death. I think that's because there are none, not really. But I'm feeling compelled to write so here goes:
Though we have had almost no contact since our days together in Toronto I have never - and I mean never - felt disconnected from him, or from Louisa, or from Daccia. In fact, that is the case with everyone who came together to create what I define as Fraggle Rock.
Make no mistake, that series...
Steve Whitmire
June 04, 2011
On behalf of the Jim Henson Legacy and many of the people who worked with George on Fraggle Rock episodes, I send our condolences and sympathy for your loss.
Bonnie Erickson
May 24, 2011 | New York City
George Bloomfield a man for all seasons.
Tony and Sabina Erlich
May 24, 2011 | Toronto, ON
Dear Daccia and Louisa, my most indelible early memories of George were of him directing Maury, Deb, and I in the talent portion of an "End Polio" Telethon Grandma Bess whipped together. I played the accordion, Deb danced and sang and Maury played the Clarinet. We were pretty bad (ok, Debbie, you were better than Maury and me) but George exhibited the same great patience and encouragement that I'm sure served him well in his directing days that were yet to come.
He was truly a...
Daniel Chaykin
May 21, 2011 | Hoboken
It was my great honor to get to work with George on many projects, through my long association with Clare Walker Casting. His insight was tremendous, and only eclipsed by his huge and generous heart and humor.
Ron Leach
May 20, 2011 | Toronto, ON
Dearest Louisa and Daccia,
If words were wishes then these words would erase the sorrow and grief you're experiencing on George's passing. Sorry can't even begin to express how horrible we feel. May the memories you have give you comfort and the support of your family give you love.
Our deepest sympathy and love, Queenie and Sol
Queenie and Sol Nayman
May 18, 2011 | Toronto, ON
Dear Louisa and Daccia,
I am so saddened to hear this news, though buoyed by my many memories of George which are all infused with his humanity and his humor. I'll get the word out to the Fraggle Family, but please know that all of us are thinking of you and of George. For me, our relationship goes back to my early days at CBC Drama - Peep Show, Love is a Long Shot, etc. And every one of those experiences was a good one for me, because of George. His gentleness and love just...
Larry Mirkin
May 18, 2011 | Toronto, ON