Bob McGrath first appeared on the Sesame Street pilot in 1969|David Fore|CC BY-SA 3.0
Bob McGrath, 90, one of the founding cast members of ‘Sesame Street’ passed away on Sunday morning. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.
An actor and musician, McGrath made several memorable songs like “People in Your Neighborhood” and “Sing a Song” on ‘Sesame Street.’ He played the role of a music teacher and general advice-giver for almost 50 years on the show. He first appeared on the show’s pilot in 1969.
McGrath is survived by his wife Ann Logan Sperry, five children, and grandchildren.