Original Sesame Street cast member Bob McGrath dies at 90

Founding cast member of Sesame Street, Bob McGrath, died on Sunday at the age of 90, his family confirms.

In a social media post, his family posted that he “died peacefully at home, surrounding by his family.”

The Sesame Workshop honoured him in a Facebook post, calling him a “beloved member” of the Sesame Street family for over fifty years.

“A founding cast member, Bob embodied the melodies of Sesame Street like no one else, and his performances brought joy and wonder to generations of children around the world, whether teaching them the ABCs, the people in their neighborhood, or the simple joy of feeling music in their hearts,” the post reads.

“We will be forever grateful for his many years of passionate creative contributions to Sesame Street and honored that he shared so much of his life with us.”

McGrath is survived by his wife, Ann Logan Sperry, and their five children.

Many took to social media to mourn his passing and remember how he helped shape their childhoods.

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