Big Bird, Kermit Mourn Passing of "Sesame Street's" Bob McGrath

Losing generational icons is never easy. Especially when it’s someone like Bob McGrath from the long-running children’s program, “Sesame Street.” McGrath joined the series at the very beginning in 1969. He played Bob Johnson, the second-longest reoccurring human character on the show, until 2016 when he left the series. (He did appear again a few times though.)

Bob McGrath passed away on December 4th, 2022 at the age of 90.

Some “Sesame Street” co-stars and The Muppets stars shared their grief.

Thank you for always being my friend, Bob. I love you. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vNpUYil0Ut
— Big Bird (@BigBird) December 5, 2022

There was no one quite like my friend Bob McGrath. His infectious joy and remarkable voice could make every day sunnier. I’ll always remember the wonderful times we shared on Sesame Street. Let’s all sing a song for Bob today.
— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) December 5, 2022

The Sesame Workshop also offered their collective thoughts on McGrath.

Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.

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— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) December 5, 2022

For the pilot episode of Sesame Street, the opening theme was sung by Bob McGrath

That warm and welcoming voice would bring generations of children countless wonderful memories for nearly 50 years.

Thank you for the sunny days, Bob ❤️☀️ pic.twitter.com/U3uYoAdv5d
— ?Muppet History ? (@HistoryMuppet) December 4, 2022

Thank you so much for everything, Bob. You were one in a million.