Obituaries
Emilio Delgado, ‘Luis’ for 44 years on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 81
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On “Sesame Street,” Delgado was able to build a character who challenged stereotypes. Luis was a business owner, a neighbor, and later a husband and father.
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On “Sesame Street,” Delgado was able to build a character who challenged stereotypes. Luis was a business owner, a neighbor, and later a husband and father.
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