First Tigger, Now Piglet

[Kevy Baby]

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.

[CoasterMatt]

So, who's gonna complete the Pooh Trifecta?

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

So, who's gonna complete the Pooh Trifecta?

There aren't many left. The Narrator, Pooh, Owl, Rabbit, Gopher, and Kanga have already passed. Clint Howard (Roo) and Jon Walmsley (Christopher Robin) both appear to be going strong.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Another sad day. He was a great actor, beyond his work as Piglet. Among other things, he was in one of my favorite Star Trek episodes.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

http://imdb.com/name/nm0275835/

Wow, he did Piglet right up until the end.

I always remember him from a Twilight Zone episode, too. He'll be missed.

[blueerica]

WTH, that's an odd one... Very sad indeed...

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

So, who's gonna complete the Pooh Trifecta?

Actually, he did. Gopher died in May.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Among other things, he was in one of my favorite Star Trek episodes.

Wow, I thought I had seen EVERY Star Trek (original series) episode 20 or 30 times. And yet, this one doesn't ring a bell. Maybe if I saw it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Do you remember the Jack the Ripper episode?

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I did read a description of the episode ("Wolf in the Fold", written by Robert Bloch who, interestingly enough, was also the author of "Psycho") but I'm still drawing a blank. The Jack the Ripper thing sounds kind of familiar but I don't recall anything about a trial.

Ah well...