The Tragic Death Of Sesame Street Actor Bob McGrath
Share and Follow


Bob McGrath died at home in New Jersey. His daughter, Cathlin McGrath, told The New York Times that McGrath was experiencing complications after suffering a stroke. McGrath was such a staple of “Sesame Street” that Sesame Workshop dedicated a five-part tribute to the famous voice of “People In Your Neighborhood” on Twitter.

Sesame Workshop noted that McGrath had been with the TV show for more than 50 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,” the tweets read, adding that McGrath was a beloved worldwide performer. McGrath was a part of an impressive 47 seasons of “Sesame Street,” CNN noted, and stopped filming in 2017 but never completely separated from the show. He was often spotted at “Sesame Street” themed events long after retirement. In fact, there was some controversy around his end with “Sesame Street.” As the Times noted, HBO didn’t renew his contract when they took over the TV series in 2016, along with other fixtures like Emilio Delgado and Roscoe Orman. 

But McGrath took the change in stride. At a ComicCon in Florida that year, he said, “I’m really very happy to stay home with my wife and children a little bit more. I’d be so greedy if I wanted five minutes more.”

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Richie Myler, formerly married to Helen Skelton, is reportedly awaiting the arrival of his second baby with his new partner.

Helen Skelton’s ex-husband Richie Myler and his girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill are expecting…

Annemarie Wiley’s Husband from RHOBH Criticizes Crystal & Garcelle

315 Credit: Ryan Hartford/startraksphoto.com, Nicole Weingart/Bravo Annemarie Wiley‘s husband, Marcellus Wiley, took…

Scott Disick Displays Significant Weight Loss During Outing with Daughter Penelope and Son Reign Amid Ozempic Worries

Scott Disick was spotted stepping out for dinner in New York City…

Travis Kelce Claims He Now Weighs the Same as His Brother Jason Kelce

Travis Kelce. Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Travis Kelce has seemingly gained weight since the…

Mariah Carey’s Fans Claim She’s Discovered the Secret to Eternal Youth as She Celebrates Her 55th ‘Anniversary’

The singer sported a full face of glam makeup featuring a dark…

Bunnie XO Admits That Her Relationship With Jelly Roll Wasn’t Always Perfect And They Broke Up Before

Highlights Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s genuine openness and honesty endear them…

Joaquim Valente, Gisele Bündchen’s Partner, Shows Support at Her First Public Appearance Since Addressing Infidelity Speculations

Gisele Bündchen’s boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, was seen supporting the supermodel at the…

Diddy’s Famous Network: Exploring His Friendships and Collaborations Through the Years

Justin Bieber, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Will Smith. Getty Images (3) Sean…