Emilio Delgado, 'Sesame Street's' Luis for more than 40 years, has died

[Ohio Joe]

Emilio Delgado, who spent more than 40 years entertaining generations of children playing the Fix-It Shop owner Luis on "Sesame Street," has died, according to his manager.

He was 81.

"We are saddened by the news of Emilio's passing. Emilio was an immense talent who brought so much joy and smiles to his fans. He will be missed by many and we know his legacy will live on. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, including his wife, Carole," Robert Attermann, CEO of A3 Artists Agency, told CNN in a statement.

The actor died Thursday at his home in New York City. He had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, in 2020, according to a report from TMZ, citing his wife.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/03/10/entertainment/emilio-delgado-obituary/index.html

I’m very sad about his passing. RIP

[GPV]

1. :(

[FoxNewsSucks]

2. That's really sad

Sesame Street has been such a good show. I remember watching it when it first aired.

[Wingus Dingus]

3. How very sad.

But such a meaningful life--RIP.

[niyad]

4. Requiescat in pace, good soul.

[Moostache]

5. A crucial part of my childhood and many others

Rest in Peace Emilio, and thank you for work that impacted so many millions like myself in our youth.