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Coverage dated December 4, 2022 to December 5, 2022

Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' Legend, Dies at 90

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McGrath was a founding cast member of "Sesame Street" when the show premiered in 1969

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  1. Voice of America

    Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' Legend, Dies at 90 (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    McGrath was a founding cast member of "Sesame Street" when the show premiered in 1969

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Bob McGrath, Original ‘Sesame Street' Cast Member and Legend, Dies at 90 (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    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,” Bob McGrath, has died at the age of 90.

  3. Hiawatha World Online

    Sesame Street legend Bob McGrath dies aged 90 (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    Hiawatha World Online's feed description

    Bob McGrath devoted much of his life to 'Sesame Street', attending events for the programme long after his final appearance as Bob Johnson.

  4. 13News Now Norfolk

    Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' actor, dies at 90 (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    13News Now Norfolk's feed description

    The 90-year-old star played the role of Bob Johnson on the educational children's show.

  5. Fox News

    Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' original cast member, dead at 90 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    "Sesame Street" star Bob McGrath died at home in New Jersey. The 90-year-old actor was featured in film, television and on soundtracks for educational program.

  6. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' veteran and founding cast member, dies (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The singer and actor was on the hit children's show for 45 seasons.

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Bob McGrath, famed for ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 90 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    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.

  8. NPR

    Beloved 'Sesame Street' actor Bob McGrath dies at 90 (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Bob McGrath, who played the character "Bob Johnson" on the iconic children's program Sesame Street, has died. He was 90.

  9. NPR

    Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90 (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.

  10. Washington Times

    ‘Sesame Street’ legend dies 90 (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    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.

  11. CBS News

    Bob McGrath, "Sesame Street" original cast member, dies at age 90 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Bob McGrath was known as Bob Johnson to many children and adults around the world, and was behind many classic "Sesame Street" songs, including "The People in Your Neighborhood."

  12. PBS NewsHour

    Bob McGrath, actor and musician of 'Sesame Street' fame, dies at 90 (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    McGrath was a founding cast member of “Sesame Street” when the show premiered in 1969.

  13. The Week

    Sesame Street's Bob McGrath dies at 90 (opens The Week)

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  14. New York Times

    Bob McGrath, Longtime ‘Sesame Street’ Star, Dies at 90 (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    He was an original cast member who, for nearly half a century, played a sweater-clad and easygoing music teacher who dispensed advice.

  15. NBC News

    Bob McGrath, a ‘Sesame Street’ original, dies at 90 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Beginning in the series pilot in 1969, he played the friendly neighbor Bob Johnson across five decades and 47 seasons.

  16. WMUR

    Bob McGrath, original 'Sesame Street' cast member, dead at 90 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Bob McGrath, an original cast member of the beloved children's program "Sesame Street," has died, according to statements from his family and Sesame Workshop shared on social media.

  17. NBC Chicago

    Bob McGrath, Original ‘Sesame Street' Star and Ottawa Native, Dies at 90 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Bob McGrath, an Ottawa native who rose to fame as one of the first human stars on Sesame Street, has died at 90 years old, according to family.

  18. The Daily Caller

    ‘Sesame Street’ Legend Dead At Age 90 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    "Sesame Street" legend Bob McGrath died December 4 at his home at the age of 90.

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