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The iconic frog will now be played by longtime Muppets performer Matt Vogel
The Associated Press
Posted: Jul 11, 2017 10:52 AM ET
Last Updated: Jul 11, 2017 10:55 AM ET
Kermit the Frog is getting a new voice.
Steve Whitmire has left his role as the voice behind the iconic Muppet. Whitmire has voiced the character in the Muppets television programs and films since Muppets creator Jim Henson’s death in 1990.
A Muppets Studio spokesperson said that longtime Muppets performer Matt Vogel will be taking over the role.
Matt Vogel, seen here performing as the voice of Count Von Count, will be replacing Steve Whitmire as the new voice of Kermit the Frog. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Representatives for Disney, which owns Muppets Studio, didn’t immediately return a request for comment Tuesday about the motivation behind the move.
In addition to Kermit, Whitmire had voiced grumpy critic Statler, Rizzo the Rat and other characters for the Muppets.
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