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John Fiedler, Voice of Piglet, Dead at 80

Voice of Piglet, Dead at 80

June 27, 2005 12:00 p.m. EST

Christina Ficara - All Headline News Staff Reporter
HOLLYWOOD (AHN) - The New York Times has reported the death of John Fiedler, known for his work as the voice of Piglet in Walt Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh films. He died Saturday at age 80.

Fiedler served in the Navy during World War II before beginning a stage career in New York. He performed in supporting roles alongside Sidney Poitier on Broadway, John Wayne in Hollywood, and Bob Newhart on television.

His resume included appearances in the films "12 Angry Men," "The Odd Couple," "True Grit," "The Fortune" and "Sharky's Machine," and was a cast member on the TV show "Buffalo Bill."

Fiedler was best known, however, for the squeaky voice of Winnie-the-Pooh's worry-wart sidekick, Piglet. He landed the role when discovered for his naturally high-pitched voice.

"Walt Disney heard it on a program and said, 'That's Piglet,' " his brother James Fiedler told The Times.

In addition to his brother, Fiedler is survived by a sister, Mary Dean - the cause or location of his death has not been released.