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Richard L. O’Conner, Executive Producer for ‘The Muppet Movie’, Dies at 96

One story, every take, in the order the wire heard it. Richard L. O'Conner dies at the age of 96.

  1. ✦ First 6:22 PM · Aug 1
    AllEars Richard L. O’Conner, Executive Producer for ‘The Muppet Movie’, Dies at 96
  2. +25m 6:48 PM · Aug 1
    Disney Food Blog Richard L. O’Connor, Producer of “The Muppet Movie,” Passes Away at 96

    Variety has reported that a Richard L. O'Connor, producer on "The Muppet Movie" and many others, has passed away.

  3. +28m 6:51 PM · Aug 1
    WDW News Today Richard L. O’Connor, 'The Muppet Movie' Executive Producer, Dies at 96

    Richard L. O’Connor, who produced The Muppet Movie, has died at 96. Richard L. O’Connor The Emmy Award winning producer, studio executive, and long-time resident of the Mendocino Coast died in Palm Desert, California on July 22, 2026. His cause of death is not known. You can read his obituary in full here. He was born in ... Read more The post Richard L. O’Connor, 'The Muppet Movie' Executive Producer, Dies at 96 appeared first on WDW News Today.

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