Bob McGrath, Original sesamestreet Cast Member, Dies at 90
Bob McGrath, who spend almost 50 years playing the role of Bob on Sesame Street and became a familiar face to generations of kids, has died. He was 90 years old. McGrath, who performed on Sing Along With Mitch and was briefly a teen idol in Japan before settling in to the gig that would define his career, was one of the original cast members on Sesame Street.
The McGrath family announced his passing on McGrath's Facebook page today. Numerous other outlets reported it as well, including Tough Pigs, one of the best online resources for information related to The Muppets, Sesame Street, and the Jim Henson companies and characters. "Hello Facebook friends, the McGrath family has some sad news to share," McGrath's post said."Our father Bob McGrath passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family."
0commentsOur condolences go out to Mr. McGrath's family, friends, fans, and collaborators during this difficult time.
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