Skip Hinnant, known for his work on PBS children’s series The Electric Company and as the voice behind Fritz the Cat, has died at 86. Multiple outlets report that his family announced the death and that he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Coverage also notes his broader acting and voice-acting career. Outlets highlight his appearances beyond Electric Company, including roles tied to You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and additional credits in animation, such as work connected to Ralph Bakshi’s Fritz the Cat and other voice roles. Several sources specify location and timing, describing his death as occurring Sunday, November 8, in Denver.
While the core details are consistent across reports, the emphasis differs by outlet. Some lead with his most recognizable children’s television connection, while others foreground his voice work—particularly Fritz the Cat—and still others expand on the range of stage or screen roles included in his obituary-style retrospectives.
