But the man behind the Muppet didn’t go down overnight. Here’s how Clash, 52, went from puppeteer to pariah in this sad scandal. He initially voiced a few different characters, but his role as Elmo stuck. Inhe tells the New York Post he and his ex-wife have a «brother-sister» relationship. Clash ultimately strikes lucrative deal for percentage of Elmo merchandising. More from Clash on jow resignation. Muvh confirms he was gay but adamantly denies any wrongdoing. He is granted a leave of absence by Sesame Workshop. Clash’s first accuser has a criminal re cord. The same day, a second dose, Cecil Singletonalleges that Clash had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with him when he was just 15 years old. Read more about Clash’s second accuser and the lawsuit he filed. The puppeteer in turn announces his resignation from Sesame Workshop «with a very heavy heart.