# @kqed on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CbAzuHHFZug
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8394617-kqed-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/legacy-do/b652374b91b8f9f6bfe8e46d5ecfb838d76f120f2b7c9528852be8c26baa1bd8.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-03-12T17:45:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** KQED (@KQED) — https://gondola.cc/KQED

## Caption

Emilio Delgado, the Mexican American actor who played the character Luis on Sesame Street, died Thursday. Delgado was 81.

Delgado joined Sesame Street in 1971, debuting as Luis the handyman and owner of the "Fix-It Shop."

Later on the show, Luis married Maria, played by Sonia Manzano, and the two were instrumental in introducing Hispanic culture to Sesame Street viewers.

Delgado's character Luis was also known for one of Sesame Street's signature songs, 'Sing,' in which he sang a verse in Spanish.

What was your favorite memory of Delgado in Sesame Street?

#SesameStreet #EmilioDelgado

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 1,828
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 45

## Tags

emiliodelgado, sesamestreet

---
Copyright (c) Gondola