Emilio Delgado
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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.
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Born | (1940-05-08)May 8, 1940 Calexico, California, U.S. |
Died | March 10, 2022(2022-03-10) (aged 81) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actor, voice artist, singer |
Years active | 1968–2022 |
Television | Sesame Street |
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Children | 2 |
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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]