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'Blinky the Clown' passes away

DENVER - Russell Scott, or better known as Blinky the Clown, has passed away at age 91.

Scott starred in the Denver television classic "Blinky's Fun Club" for 40 years. The show was canceled in 1998.

His character was probably most well known for his rendition of Happy Birthday. Watch a clip here:

Scott holds many records, including The Longest Career of a Children's Television Show Host - in the United States, the Second Longest Broadcast Career of a Children's Television Show Host in the world and the Longest Career of a Television Clown in the world.

Scott owned Blinky's Antiques and Collectibles on South Broadway in Denver. After 22 years, the shop closed in 2008.

He was even the subject of a documentary in 2006 called "Blinky."

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