Joe Negri, famous for his role as Handyman Negri on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood over four decades, died on Saturday, May 30, at 99 years old, according to Trib Live. The actor and musician was just days away from his 100th birthday, which would have been on June 10.
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Negri's oldest daughter, Lisa Negri, shared the news with the outlet, saying that her father died of natural causes as they were preparing for a centennial birthday celebration with friends and family. Fred Rogers Productions confirmed the news to KDKA-TV on May 31.
Negri voiced several other characters in the beloved children's TV show from 1968 to 2001, including Father Elephant, Joe Bull, Papa Bear, Storyteller, The Wind, and W.I. Norton Donovan. He appeared in 332 episodes.
Watch this clip of Negri on Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood:
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