12-05-2022, 06:45 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63862084
Bob McGrath, one of the founding cast members of Sesame Street, has died aged 90, his family has announced.
The actor, who was on the children's TV show for nearly 50 years, "died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family", they posted on Facebook.
McGrath first appeared on Sesame Street in 1969, portraying the friendly music teacher Bob Johnson.
The show's production company Sesame Workshop said he "embodied the melodies of Sesame Street like no one else".
"His performances brought joy and wonder to generations of children around the world, whether teaching them the ABCs, the people in their neighbourhood, or the simple joy of feeling music in their hearts," it said in a statement on social media.
RIP, Bob McGrath . I didn't watch very much Sesame Street, but he was clearly instrumental to its success - as evidenced by the fact that he enjoyed such a lengthy tenure - and this is sure to be a very sad day for fans of the show.
My condolences to his friends and family.
Bob McGrath, one of the founding cast members of Sesame Street, has died aged 90, his family has announced.
The actor, who was on the children's TV show for nearly 50 years, "died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family", they posted on Facebook.
McGrath first appeared on Sesame Street in 1969, portraying the friendly music teacher Bob Johnson.
The show's production company Sesame Workshop said he "embodied the melodies of Sesame Street like no one else".
"His performances brought joy and wonder to generations of children around the world, whether teaching them the ABCs, the people in their neighbourhood, or the simple joy of feeling music in their hearts," it said in a statement on social media.
RIP, Bob McGrath . I didn't watch very much Sesame Street, but he was clearly instrumental to its success - as evidenced by the fact that he enjoyed such a lengthy tenure - and this is sure to be a very sad day for fans of the show.
My condolences to his friends and family.
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