He led consumer products development at the home of the Muppets for the past 15 years.
Big“We are simply heartbroken at the passing of Jim Formanek,” Henson CEO Lisa Henson said in a statement. “For our fans, Jimmy — a fan himself — shared his deep appreciation for detail and whimsy across all the toys, books, comics and clothing from the last 15 years. And for our company, Jimmy’s legacy also includes his sense of humor, devoted friendship and inspiring commitment to try to be a good person and care for those around him.
James Patrick Formanek was born on March 28, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was raised in Webster, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Minnesota at Duluth before moving to Los Angeles. Survivors include his stepmother, Jean; siblings Debbie, Dave and Dennis; brother-in-law Tim; sisters-in-law Robyn and Laura; and nieces and nephews Traci, Bryan, Danielle, Cassidy, Joey, Dan, Sarah and Joshua.that has been established in his memory at Webster High School is accepting donations.
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