The puppeteer Paul Winchell passed away at age 82, impressive.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Puppeteer behind Jerry Mahoney who also provided the cartoon voice for Tigger in Winnie the Poo. He also invented an artificial heart.
He married three times: he first got married to Dorothy (Dottie) Movitz, then to Nina Russel in 1961, and then to Jean Freeman in 1974.
How did Paul Winchell die?
Natural Causes caused Paul Winchell's death in 2005.
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 82 years |
| Profession | Puppeteer |
| Birthday | December 21, 1922 |
| Death date | June 24, 2005 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
Walt gave me a VIP tour of the studio. I remember people doing voices.
Paul Winchell
I first met Walt Disney 25 or 30 years ago.
Paul Winchell
Ventriloquism today is in a slump.
Paul Winchell
On television, everyone talks and they don’t care about the mechanics.
Paul Winchell
Children are so used to seeing puppets that when they see a real ventriloquist they don’t understand it.
Paul Winchell
