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Emilio Delgado: Beloved handyman Luis on ‘Sesame Street’

Delgado joined ‘Sesame Street’ in 1971 and remained a mainstay of the cast until he left the show in 2016

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022

Emilio Delgado, beloved Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 40 years, dies of multiple myeloma at age 81

NEW YORK — Emilio Delgado, who played the beloved Luis on “Sesame Street” for more than four decades, has died at age 81 after a yearlong battle with blood cancer.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2022

Emilio Delgado, starred as Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies

Delgado joined the show starting with its third season in 1971. He said the producers embraced his suggestion to sprinkle Spanish terms into the script.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2022

Emilio Delgado dead: Sesame Street actor dies aged 81 after cancer battle

Emilio Delgado, who played Luis on Sesame Street for over four decades, has died aged 81 after being diagnosed with blood cancer nearly 18 months ago

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2022