Emilio Delgado

Emilio Ernest Delgado[1] (May 8, 1940 – March 10, 2022) was an American actor and singer. He was best known for his role as Luis, the Fix-it Shop owner, on the children's television series Sesame Street. Delgado played Luis from 1971 until 2016.[2] He was born in Calexico, California.

Emilio Delgado
As Luis on Sesame Street
Born(1940-05-08)May 8, 1940
Calexico, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2022(2022-03-10) (aged 81)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, voice artist, singer
Years active1968–2022
TelevisionSesame Street
Spouses
  • Barbara Snavely
    (m. 1963; div. 1975)
  • Linda Moon
    (m. 1977; div. 1984)
  • Carole Delgado (m. 1990)
Children2

In 2020, Delgado was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.[3] He died from the disease at his home in New York City on March 10, 2022, at the age of 81.[4]

References
  1. "Emilio Ernest Delgado, Born 05/08/1940 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". www.californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  2. Jones, Kevin L. "'Sesame Street' Lets Go Longtime Cast Members Bob, Gordon and Luis". KQED Public Media for Northern California. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  3. Patel, Vimal (March 10, 2022). "Emilio Delgado, Luis on 'Sesame Street' for Four Decades, Dies at 81". The New York Times. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  4. Dalton, Andrew (March 10, 2022). "Emilio Delgado, Luis on 'Sesame Street' for 45 years, dies". Associated Press. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
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