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    Twitter remembers the creator of the Thunderbirds

    [View the story “Twitter remembers Gerry Anderson, creator of the Thunderbirds” on Storify]Twitter remembers Gerry Anderson, creator of the ThunderbirdsThe man behind the Thunderbirds has died. News of Gerry Anderson’s death inspired fans of his puppet superstars to pay tribute to his legacy.

    Storified by Maclean’s Magazine· Wed, Dec 26 2012 14:30:27

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    Twitter remembers Gerry Anderson, creator of the Thunderbirds

    The man behind the Thunderbirds has died. News of Gerry Anderson’s death inspired fans of his puppet superstars to pay tribute to his legacy.

    Storified by Maclean’s Magazine· Wed, Dec 26 2012 14:30:27

    RIP Gerry Anderson, 1929-2012, Thunderbirds are GO! http://pic.twitter.com/ttpfbR3Tkaren howells
    Creator of Thunderbirds died. Just to think of how many millions of people this guy brought joy to, throughout the years is amazing. RIP.Thomas
    A fond farewell to Gerry Anderson, creator of ‘Thunderbirds’, who died today. http://pic.twitter.com/9uix4ZvxGary
    Gerry Anderson 1929-2012, cheers for making my childhood! #thunderbirds!ashley collins
    Thunderbirds and Cap Scarlett were fantastic, some of my favourite tv shows growing up. Kids tv today is not the same http://pic.twitter.com/5oTOx2pUChris Mason
    RIP and thank you Gerry Anderson, who made the glued-to-screen TV of my childhood: Thunderbirds, UFO, Space:1999 et.al. http://pic.twitter.com/y7TTEESFMike Grusin
    Despite all the disasters Thunderbirds still managed to evoke faith in the future, which is the thing a kids show should do. RIP G Anderson.Harry Wiley
    Thankyou Gerry Anderson, for making our childhood special. R.I.P. #Stingray #Thunderbirds #CaptainScarlet #Joe90 http://pic.twitter.com/ONFidnWxPawl
    Who is Igle Piggle? Thunderbirds was the oneMarcus Rutter
    RIP Gerry Anderson. Used to rush from school to watch thunderbirds. 1965 would you believe…!!! http://pic.twitter.com/yP8rxp8Zrobert wallis
    Rip to the dude that made my childhood! Captain scarlet, Thunderbirds! Legendary programmes!Kip ✪
    Thunderbirds Christmas episode from 1966 http://twitpic.com/bpnqal Gerry Anderson R.I.P.The Cinema Museum
    Thunderbirds are go! Thanks for the memories Gerry Anderson! FAB! @soozietwits @galabttown @altrouteclothng http://pic.twitter.com/bD2zY81Denchantingleadership
    Always a big fan of Thunderbird 2 and Virgil. RIP Gerry Anderson #Thunderbirds http://pic.twitter.com/ZZ5SfHJFEmmz
    Gerry " 5 — 4 — 3 — 2 — 1 — Thunderbirds are go" Anderson. Legend! http://pic.twitter.com/fr2uFFmAJeff Thompson

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