Bob McGrath, ‘Sesame Street’ legend, dies at 90

Bob McGrath (right) with Cookie Monster accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award for 'Sesame Street' at the Daytime Emmy Awards. Photo: AP

Bob McGrath, an actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show Sesame Street has died at the age of 90.

McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family who posted on his Facebook page on Sunday (Dec 4): “The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father, Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.”