Bob McGrath, beloved ‘Sesame Street’ cast member and singer, dies at 90, Sesame Workshop confirms

NEW YORK — Bob McGrath, a beloved ‘Sesame Street’ cast member and singer has died at 90, Sesame Workshop confirms.

McGrath, an original cast member, was part of the ‘Sesame Street’ family for over 50 years.

Sesame Workshop released a statement in a series of tweets on Sunday, saying they will be forever grateful for his passionate and creative contributions to the show.

“Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 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. whether teaching them the ABCs, the people in their neighborhood, or the simple joy of feeling music in their hearts. A revered performer worldwide, Bob’s rich tenor filled airwaves and concert halls from Las Vegas to Saskatchewan to Tokyo many times over. 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.”

In an interview for the Archive of American Television, McGrath said the greatest thing about working on Sesame Street was the impact it had.

“Not only is it a great job, working with great people, but knowing the impact the show (Sesame Street) has had on millions of kids all over the world, has to be the most gratifying thing that anyone could possibly hope for,” he said.