BOB McGrath, who played one of the original human characters on Sesame Street has passed away at the age of 90.
McGrath’s family shared the tragic news on Sunday in a post on his official Facebook page.
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“Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.”
The actor played a recurring role in the beloved children’s program, making’s first appearance in the 1960s.
He was featured in the first episode in 1969, playing himself and continued to work for 47 more seasons.
His last episode on the show was called Having a Ball in 2017.
On the show, McGrath provided educational sessions for children while interacting with the puppet characters but he was also known for his musical talents in songs such as People in Your Neighborhood, Sing a Song, If You’re Happy And You Know It and even the show’s theme song.
Despite stepping away from his onscreen role in Sesame Street, McGrath continued to work for the Sesame Workshop – the company that runs the franchise.
He continued attending public events and worked as an advocate.
McGrath starred in several Sesame Street productions including standalone films, holiday specials, video games and more.
He is survived by his wife Ann Logan Sperry and their five children.
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