Sid Krofft has died at age 96, with reports confirming his passing on April 10, 2026, from natural causes; tributes followed in early April 2026. His brother Marty Krofft predeceased him in 2023. Sid is best known for creating and producing iconic children’s shows like H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost alongside Marty [sources cited in subsequent notes].
Latest coverage highlights:
- Confirmed death and tributes announced in mid-April 2026, noting Sid Krofft’s lasting impact on children’s TV and Saturday morning programming [Parade, Independent, 2026 articles].
- Marty Krofft died in 2023 at age 86 from kidney failure, marking the end of a long partnership that shaped 1970s–1980s family television [ABC News 2023; Parade/Independent 2026 coverage referencing his passing].
- Sid’s passing was publicly shared by close associates and his publicist, underscoring his influential career and fan mentorship [People exclusive, 2026; Independent 2026 coverage].
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of their major shows and a quick overview of their influence on kids’ television, with citations to the latest outlets.
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Sid Krofft - News - IMDb - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
www.imdb.comIt all started when their father, Peter Krofft, a master puppeteer in his own right, discovered seven-year-old Sid had puppeteering talent and auditioned him in his own production of �Snow White�. Peter put all of his efforts into training and promoting Sid. By the time he was a teenager Sid was a show business veteran, able to strike out on his own and join the Ringling Brothers Circus sideshow. He was billed as �the world�s youngest puppeteer�. Ater a year he moved on and soon was touring...
www.sidandmartykrofft.comSid Krofft, the visionary puppeteer who, alongside his younger brother Marty, reshaped children's television with psychedelic sets, surreal characters, and unforgettable Saturday morning shows, has died at 96.Krofft passed away...
www.geo.tvMarty Krofft, the producer behind "Land of the Lost," "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Donny and Marie," has died at 86.
abcnews.comSid Krofft, the beloved puppeteer behind 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' is dead at 96 as tributes poured in. Learn the details of his life and death.
parade.comMarty Krofft, the producer behind "Land of the Lost," "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Donny and Marie," has died at 86.
abcnews.go.comThe children's television producer was known for his work with his brother Marty, who died in 2023
www.independent.co.uk