Kermit Love, the costume designer who helped puppeteer Jim Henson create Big Bird and other "Sesame Street" characters, has died. He was 91.If life is a game, living to 91 and creating an American icon definitely meets my criteria for winning.
[Jim] Henson designed the original sketches of Big Bird, and Love then built the 8-foot, 2-inch yellow-feathered costume.
It was Love's idea to add a few feathers designed to fall off, to create a more realistic feel.
Love also helped design costumes and puppets for Mr. Snuffleupagus, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster, among other characters. He even appeared on the show himself as Willy, the fantasy neighborhood's resident hot dog vendor.
But Love always insisted Henson's famous frog wasn't named for him, according to The New York Times. (link)
Rest In Peace, Kermit Love. And thanks.
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