Lyle Conway, an American actor, puppeteer and designer, died on March 3, 2026.
He was known for his work with Jim Henson on “The Dark Crystal” (1982) and for creating the Audrey II puppet for “Little Shop of Horrors.” Conway was raised on Chicago’s Southwest Side and developed an early interest in fantasy creatures through “Kukla, Fran, and Ollie” and “King Kong.” He later attended art school, won several awards from the Art Institute of Chicago, worked as a social worker for four years, and went on to design for a leading toy company before entering Hollywood.
Lyle Conway (died February or March 2026) was an American actor, puppeteer and designer, best known for his work with Jim Henson on The Dark Crystal (1982) and his work on Little Shop of Horrors through the creation of the Audrey II puppet.