The passing of longtime Sesame Street performer Bob McGrath has left many in mourning. Along with fans around the world who have memories of McGrath from watching Sesame Street in their youth, there are others from within the world of Muppets and Sesame Street who are also feeling the sting of the loss. This includes Kermit the Frog, with whom McGrath once appeared in a very memorable sketch to talk to the Muppet about frogs croaking. McGrath also sung a special rendition of “The Rainbow Connection,” a song made famous by Kermit.
On his official Twitter account, Kermit the Frog shared a message honoring McGrath. The tweet encourages fans to sing a song for the late entertainer to help remember him, feeling that this is only appropriate given all of the times he’s done to so entertain young viewers watching Sesame Street.
“There was no one quite like my friend Bob McGrath,” the tweet reads. “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.”
Bob McGrath Will Be Missed by Many
The Sesame Workshop also paid tribute to McGrath in a Twitter thread, including some images of the entertainer. The tribute touches on the work he’s done over the course of several decades, which has brought an untold amount of joy to millions of children.
“Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years,” the tribute post states. “A founding cast member, 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.”
The thread adds, “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.”
Holly Robinson Peete also shared a touching tribute for McGrath with her own post on Twitter. Peete, whose late father Matt Robinson appeared on Sesame Street with McGrath, included a video clip of herself as a child alongside her brother for a segment with the entertainer. She also describes him as someone who couldn’t have been any nicer to her and her sibling.
The tweet reads, “I first met Bob McGrath in 1969 when he & my Dad Matt starred on Sesame Street. He was the nicest, sweetest, kindest man. My brother and I got to be in this scene with him… Rest in peace, Bob McGrath. You were so loved all over the world Say hello to my pops.”
McGrath may be gone, but his memory will live on forever.
