In 1983, Sesame Street faced a heartbreaking question: how do you explain the death of a beloved friend? When actor Will Lee, who played Mr. Hooper, passed away, Sesame Street chose honesty. This special episode helped generations of children and families understand and talk about grief with empathy and honesty. 42 years later, we look back at this moment and are reminded that even when someone we love is gone, the memories and love we shared remain. 💛 | Sesame Street

When actor Will Lee died, the creators of Sesame Street decided to have his beloved character of Mr Hooper die too. The episode, titled 'Farewell Mr Hooper', was created to teach children about the difficult topic of death. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days | Now streaming - https://bit.ly/3U6sniU | SBS On Demand