Bob McGrath was described as the 'nicest, sweetest, kindest man,' who was loved around the world, by Holly Robinson Peete, daughter of Sesame Street actor and producer Matt Robinson.
Bob McGrath was described as the"nicest, sweetest, kindest man," who was loved around the world, by Holly Robinson Peete, daughter of Sesame Street actor and producer Matt Robinson.Sesame Street have led tributes to"beloved" original cast member Bob McGrath, who has died aged 90, having been featured on the show for more than 50 years.
Playing Bob Johnson, McGrath joined Sesame Street when it first premiered in 1969 and became known as the friendly neighbour to numerous puppet characters including Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Elmo. "Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years," a statement from the non-profit educational organisation behind the show read.Bob McGrath looks at the Cookie Monster as they accept the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards
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