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Zoneboy · 06-27-2005, 07:14 AM

The second voice actor in 2 days from "Winnie The Pooh" And the third in just over a month. (Howard Morris was the other) According to FOX News Channel, John Fiedler passed away saturday at the age of 80. This is all the information I have but if someone posts the full story or a link to it, I'll have my thread deleted.

bossradio93 · 06-27-2005, 12:32 PM

John Fiedler, voice of Piglet, dies

Actor also starred in 'Bob Newhart Show'

Monday, June 27, 2005; Posted: 8:02 a.m. EDT (12:02 GMT)

NEW YORK (AP) -- John Fiedler, a stage actor who won fame as the voice of Piglet in Walt Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh films, died Saturday, The New York Times reported in Monday editions. He was 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.

With Newhart, on "The Bob Newhart Show," he was Mr. Peterson, the meek patient who was often a target for Jack Riley's sarcastic Mr. Carlin.

Fiedler also appeared 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."

But he was best known for the squeaky voice of the ever-worrying Piglet that he landed when someone noticed 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 Times reported. The newspaper did not report the cause or location of his death.

Copyright ©2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

CNN.com-June 27, 2005

MrWarmth · 06-29-2005, 12:59 PM

John Fiedler, the voice of Piglet, not to mention a very good character actor. Also Paul Winchell, voice of Tigger, not to mention many other voices, a great Children's Show that I watched as a kid: also a very talented inventor. So long Gentlemen.

JethroSimpson · 07-06-2005, 07:55 AM

That was really strange that both him and Paul Winchell died within 48 hours of each other.

I LOVE FACTS OF LIFE · 07-07-2005, 01:18 PM

I never did figure out what kind of animal Tigger was

Lee · 07-10-2005, 09:41 AM

originally posted by I LOVE FACTS OF LIFE:
I never did figure out what kind of animal Tigger was.

Tigger was a tiger.

robyrob · 07-10-2005, 11:21 AM

originally posted by webwarriorin1872idiscoveredamerica
originally posted by I LOVE FACTS OF LIFE:
I never did figure out what kind of animal Tigger was.

Tigger was a tiger.

nope. Tigger WAS a tigger. They're LIKE tigers, but BOUNCIER.

Auntie · 08-24-2005, 03:20 PM

That's very sad to hear. I also lost my uncle unexpectedly this past weekend due to a massive heart attack. And he was only 51. Way too young to die.

06-27-2005, 07:14 AM	#1
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06-27-2005, 12:32 PM	#2
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	John Fiedler, voice of Piglet, dies John Fiedler, voice of Piglet, dies Actor also starred in 'Bob Newhart Show' Monday, June 27, 2005; Posted: 8:02 a.m. EDT (12:02 GMT) NEW YORK (AP) -- John Fiedler, a stage actor who won fame as the voice of Piglet in Walt Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh films, died Saturday, The New York Times reported in Monday editions. He was 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. With Newhart, on "The Bob Newhart Show," he was Mr. Peterson, the meek patient who was often a target for Jack Riley's sarcastic Mr. Carlin. Fiedler also appeared 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." But he was best known for the squeaky voice of the ever-worrying Piglet that he landed when someone noticed 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 Times reported. The newspaper did not report the cause or location of his death. Copyright ©2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. CNN.com-June 27, 2005
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06-29-2005, 12:59 PM	#3
MrWarmth Comedian Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2005 Location: Atlantic City Posts: 207	A SAD DAY IN POOH CORNER John Fiedler, the voice of Piglet, not to mention a very good character actor. Also Paul Winchell, voice of Tigger, not to mention many other voices, a great Children's Show that I watched as a kid: also a very talented inventor. So long Gentlemen.

07-06-2005, 07:55 AM	#4
JethroSimpson Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 01, 2001 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,080	That was really strange that both him and Paul Winchell died within 48 hours of each other.
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07-10-2005, 11:21 AM	#7
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,182	originally posted by webwarriorin1872idiscoveredamerica originally posted by I LOVE FACTS OF LIFE: I never did figure out what kind of animal Tigger was. Tigger was a tiger. nope. Tigger WAS a tigger. They're LIKE tigers, but BOUNCIER.
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07-07-2005, 01:18 PM	#5
I LOVE FACTS OF LIFE Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 10, 2005 Posts: 258	I never did figure out what kind of animal Tigger was

07-10-2005, 09:41 AM	#6
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	originally posted by I LOVE FACTS OF LIFE: I never did figure out what kind of animal Tigger was. Tigger was a tiger.

08-24-2005, 03:20 PM	#8
Auntie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 1,001	That's very sad to hear. I also lost my uncle unexpectedly this past weekend due to a massive heart attack. And he was only 51. Way too young to die.
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