Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly (1912-1996) was an actor, singer and dancer famous for his movie musicals An American in Paris (1951) and Singin' in the Rain (1952). He was the guest star in Episode 501 of The Muppet Show, He has the distinction of being in the last episode taped (but not the last one aired).

Kennedy Center Honoree, 1982

Kelly died of stroke complications on February 2, 1996.