/tags/big-bird big bird en-US Copyright Sun, 08 Dec 2019 20:52:03 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-08/caroll-spinney-who-played-big-bird-and-oscar-on-sesame-street-dies-at-85 The actor and puppeteer performed on the popular TV show from its very first episode in 1969 until his retirement last year. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 20:52:03 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-08/caroll-spinney-who-played-big-bird-and-oscar-on-sesame-street-dies-at-85 Laurel Wamsley /news-partners/2018-10-17/after-50-years-on-sesame-street-the-voice-of-big-bird-and-oscar-is-retiring Caroll Spinney, 84, has performed the roles since the show's very first episode. "I will always be Big Bird," he said. "And even Oscar, once in a while!" Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:19:00 GMT /news-partners/2018-10-17/after-50-years-on-sesame-street-the-voice-of-big-bird-and-oscar-is-retiring Laurel Wamsley