KERMIT SCOTTKermit Scott, the American professor of philosophy who was said to have inspired the creation of Kermit the Frog, died on 26 May, 2008, aged 71.Mr Scott and the creator of the famous TV puppet character, Jim Henson, were childhood friends. The two played together as boys in Leland, Mississippi, but lost contact when the Henson family moved away. It was not until years later that Mr Scott learned that his old pal had named one of his Muppets, Kermit the Frog, after him.He was reported to be delighted, but never sought any publicity from the connection. Family and friends said Mr Scott shared his namesake¹s whimsical smile. Kermit the Frog was the star of The Muppet Show and also appeared regularly in Sesame Street.Mr Scott, who taught at Yale University, died in Virginia where he lived.
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