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

[MuppetGuy75]

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.

 

[D'Snowth]

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?

 

[MuppetSpot]

Maybe who knows hopefully he works for Henson like Joey and Kevin do now?

 

[D'Snowth]

Do Joey and Kevin work for Henson now?

 

[GonzoMan]

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.

 

[Oscarfan]

Do Joey and Kevin work for Henson now?

Kevin does. Joey was just director of the new Julie's Greenroom series.

 

[gravy]

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

 

[CBPuppets]

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.

 

[Daffyfan4ever]

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 was pretty dead on there, but in Steve's most recent appearances as , 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.

 

[GonzoMan]

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.