She lent her voice to beloved cartoons and played Ruthie on Sesame Street from 1993 to 2001. Married to actor Kent Perkins, they lived on a Texas ranch and shared a passion for vintage cars. Ruth was also a talented painter who donated her art to charity. After retiring in 2021, she suffered strokes and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Her family asked fans to donate to Alzheimer’s research in her memory, honoring her remarkable life and career.