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THUNDERBIRDS and Joe 90 creator Gerry Anderson has died aged 83, his son announced today.

Puppet master Anderson had been suffering from Alzheimer's Disease since 2010 and his condition has worsened recently, Jamie Anderson said.

Anderson also created legendary puppet shows Stingray, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.

Son Jamie announced the news on his website, saying his father had died peacefully in his sleep at noon on Wednesday.


That guy is a legend making some of the most memorable puppet shows outside of the muppets.

I used to watch Thunderbirds a lot, I imagine everybody on here has.

[Edited on 12.26.2012 11:22 AM PST]

  • 12.26.2012 11:20 AM PDT
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

Also created one of the coolest live action sci-fi of the 70's.

  • 12.26.2012 11:23 AM PDT
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Posted by: Recon Number 54
Also created one of the coolest live action sci-fi of the 70's.
never heard of it

  • 12.26.2012 11:25 AM PDT
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Does this mean that Captain Scarlet is finally, properly, dead?

  • 12.26.2012 11:27 AM PDT
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

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Posted by: Recon Number 54
Also created one of the coolest live action sci-fi of the 70's.
never heard of it

Women with purple hair, aluminum (sorry, aluminium) mini-skirts, and on the sub? Mesh tops!

What's not to like?

Actually, it was pretty cool and a little ahead of its time.

[Edited on 12.26.2012 11:34 AM PST]

  • 12.26.2012 11:28 AM PDT

Driven by success.
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It's sad to hear that. I loved Thunderbirds.

  • 12.26.2012 12:31 PM PDT

Be sure to tell everyone how cool you are. If you don't tell them, they won't know.


RIP, an airship :(

  • 12.26.2012 12:32 PM PDT