Bob McGrath Cause of Death

Bob McGrath, an actor and recording artist who was a Sesame Street original cast member, died on Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was 90.

McGrath died as a result of stroke complications, according to his daughter Cat McGrath. His death was announced by family members on social media: “He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

Sesame Workshop shared a statement mourning the “beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.”

“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,” reads Sesame Workshop’s statement. “

“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.”

McGrath appeared in several of the show’s most memorable sequences, including musical performances of “People in Your Neighborhood.”

McGrath leaves behind his wife, Ann McGrath, five children, and eight grandchildren.