Bob McGrath, TeleMiracle host and ‘Sesame Street’ actor, dies at 90 | 24CA News

Bob McGrath, former actor, musician and kids’s writer, died at age 90 on Sunday.

McGrath was greatest recognized for being one of many authentic actors on Sesame Street and an everyday host of Saskatchewan’s Kinsmen TeleMiracle Fundraiser.

The McGrath household shared the news of his loss of life on Facebook on Dec. 4.

“Hello Facebook friends, the McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father, Bob McGrath passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family,” the publish learn.

McGrath grew to become a well-known face in Saskatchewan throughout his almost 40-year dedication to the Kinsmen TeleMiracle telethon.

“I remember the first time I met Bob,” stated 12-year TeleMiracle host Jeffery Straker. “He was a famous person, he was a man I grew up with on tv and there he was within the flesh.

“He was the most wonderful, gentle, loving, oozing kindness human being. He was a great person, and you knew it from the get-go.”

Straker stated McGrath was significantly drawn to Saskatchewan’s TeleMiracle fundraiser as a result of it targeted on folks serving to their neighbours and native communities.

“The lesson he taught us all was to be genuine, be yourself, be human and allow connections to happen that way,” stated Straker.

Premier Scott Moe posted a tribute to McGrath on Twitter Dec. 4.

“My condolences to the family and friends of Bob McGrath who passed away earlier today. Mr. McGrath helped raise millions for TeleMiracle as a host up until his retirement in 2015. Thank you for your generosity to the people of Saskatchewan,” stated Moe’s publish.

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