Person in history
Bob McGrath
Bob McGrath, American singer and actor (born 1932)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2022 · December 4
Their story
Who they were
Robert Emmett McGrath was an American actor, singer, and children's author best known for playing original human character and music teacher Bob Johnson on the educational television series Sesame Street from 1969 to 2016.
Why this date
Bob McGrath appears on our December 4 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Bob McGrath”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/bob-mcgrath, accessed October 28, 2026.
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Questions about Bob McGrath
When did Bob McGrath die?
December 4 2022.
Who else was born on this day?
The date page lists everyone we hold for that calendar day.
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