Country music legendLoretta Lynnhas died, and among those paying tribute are herMuppetfriends fromThe Muppet ShowandSesame Street. Lynn, who was known for her many hits including “One’s on the Way,” “Fist City,” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter,“died in her sleep at her homeon Tuesday. She was 90 years old.Though best known for her music, Lynn was also the subject of the 1980 biopicCoal Miner’s Daughterstarring Sissy Spacek (Carrie) as the legendary singer. Spacek won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the film, which was also nominated for Best Picture among other awards. Lynn would also make the occasional television appearance which includes a stint inThe Muppet Showin 1978. The episode is set at a railroad station and is sometimes interrupted by passing trains, but guest star Lynn keeps things cheery by telling Kermit the Frog that “country singers can sing anywhere.” Lynn would perform multiple songs throughout the episode.After Lynn’s death, the official account forThe Muppetson Twitter posted a message of tribute. “Working with our friend Loretta Lynn was unforgettable,” the message reads. “Not only was she a country music legend, but when she joined us onThe Muppet Show, she proved she was game for almost anything – even putting on an entire show at a train station! Thanks for the music and memories, Loretta.”
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Appearing with Kermit and pals onThe Muppet Showwas not Lynn’s only time spend with Muppets. In 1981, she joined The Count to perform the song “Count on Me” on an episode ofSesame Street. She would separately record a rendition of the song for the tie-in albumSesame Country. Lynn returned toSesame Streetin 1984 to perform “Songs Are for Singing” with a group of children.
Given her memorable appearances onSesame Street, the show’s Twitter account posted a video clip of the late singer and The Count along with the message, “Thank you for always being that friend we could count on, Loretta Lynn.”
It’s also worth noting that Lynn once appeared on a 1989 episode ofThe Tonight Showwhich also featured Jhim Henson and Kermit the Frog. She referenced the time she appeared onThe Muppet Showand could be seen interacting with Henson and Kermit at the end of the show.
Our condolences go out to Lynn’s family and friends at this painful time. May the music legendrest in peaceas her legacy lives on.
