Ken Forsse, the man who created Teddy Ruxpin in the ’80s, passed away March 20. He was 77.Teddy_ruxpinBackpack

The Disney animator and inventor died at home of congestive heart failure, Forsse’s wife Jan, 67, told NBC News, confirming the sad news that was first reported by the Teddy Ruxpin Facebook page.

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Our thought and prayers go out to Ken’s family and friends.