Steve Whitmire has left the Muppets, Matt Vogel to continue as Kermit

MuppetGuy75

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So sad to hear this news. I can't wait to hear more about his reasons for leaving. Until then, I will look forward to Matt Vogel's new role. Let's hope he does a good job and nails not only Kermit's voice but his mannerisms too.
 

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Looking at what little info has been leaked so far, I'm starting to wonder if maybe Steve's departure is on similar grounds as Joey's was for leaving SST?
 

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Looking at what little info has been leaked so far, I'm starting to wonder if maybe Steve's departure is on similar grounds as Joey's was for leaving SST?
I was thinking the same thing myself.
 

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If I do recall, Steve's last appearance was a bit raspy.
 

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I was in shock when I heard about this! I can honestly say that he was a great performer in his own right and I wish him the best of luck.
 

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If I do recall, Steve's last appearance was a bit raspy.
I wonder about that too. I was watching MCC last night as a tribute and it seems like Steve's :smile: was pretty dead on there, but in Steve's most recent appearances as :smile:, I've noticed the raspiness in his voice. I worry about that because Disney has let go of Paul Winchell as Tigger because they thought his voice has gotten to raspy to properly portray the character, but I don't know. Just a theory. A GAME THEORY! Lol. Just trying to lighten the mood here.
 

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I just hope Dave Goelz doesn't leave next because of this. He's really the only performer left who was one of the originals on TMS.
 
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