Sesame Street icon Bob McGrath – who started on the show in 1967 and continued for 47 seasons – dies aged 90
Bob McGrath who was one of the original stars of Sesame Street has passed away at the age of 91.
McGrath featured in the pilot in 1969 and continued to star in a further 47 season.
News of the actor’s death was shared by the family on his official Facebook page.
‘Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.’
McGrath finally stopped acting on Sesame Street with his last episode entitled Having a Ball.
McGrath conducted lessons for children through his puppeteering and also wrote original sons for the production including People in Your Neighborhood, Sing a Song, If You’re Happy And You Know It and the Sesame Street theme song.
Bob McGrathm one of the original stars of Sesame Street has passed away at the age of 91
The four regular hosts of Sesame Street are pictured during its first season. Seen from left, Bob McGrath, Matt Robinson, Will Lee and Loretta Long
Although McGrath finally stepped away from appearing in front of the lens for Sesame Street in 2017, he continued to work behind the scenes with the Sesame Workshop.
He would still appear at public events relating to the television franchise serving as an advocate for the show.
He also starred in numerous Sesame Street productions over the years including standalone films, sing-alongs, holiday specials, video games and more.
He was one of the longest-standing human adult cast members on the series and is survived by his wife, Ann, and their three kids, plus five grandchildren.
Sesame Street cast member Bob McGrath is pictured in December 2021
Bob McGrath is pictured in 2008
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