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Fred Rogers, beloved host of the children's TV program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, died Feb. 27, 2003, at his home in Pittsburgh after a brief battle with stomach cancer. He is survived by his wife, Joanne, their two sons, and two grandsons.
"Mister Rogers is the best single example of someone who has dedicated his life to affirming children," says Brigid Sullivan, WGBH vice president for children's programming. "He was an amazing man who touched a chord in children."
Sharing Your Memories of Mister Rogers
If you wish to share messages, pictures, or your child's drawings with the cast and staff of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood or with the Rogers family, you can send them to:
Family Communications Inc.
4802 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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You and your children also can share your thoughts about Fred Rogers by sending an e-mail to memories@wgbh.org. (Your message may be published.)
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Parents, Talking with Kids About Mister Rogers
The child development experts at Mister Rogers' Neighborhood offer their suggestions for talking with kids about the news of Fred Rogers' death and helping them sort out their feelings as they continue to watch the show.
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In the Life of Fred Rogers
- Fred McFeely Rogers was born March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, Pa., 40 miles east of Pittsburgh.
- Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister.
 Rogers' career in children's television began in 1954 as co-producer and puppeteer of The Children's Corner. Here with Rogers is his co-producer and host of The Children's Corner, Josie Carey.
- In 1963, Rogers had his on-camera debut as the host of a children's show for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, for which he is best known, was first distributed nationally in 1968.
- During his career of service to children and their families, Rogers was the recipient of two Peabody Awards, four Emmys, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and in 2002 the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In presenting the medal, President George W. Bush said, "Fred Rogers has proven that television can soothe the soul and nurture the spirit and teach the very young."
- The last original episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood aired in 2001, making it public television's longest-running program ever.
- A cardigan sweater belonging to Rogers hangs in the Smithsonian Institution.
- Rogers was the composer and lyricist of more than 200 songs.
- On Jan. 1, 2003, in his last public appearance, Rogers served as a Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade and tossed the coin for the Rose Bowl Game.
For other information, please visit the Family Communications Web site.
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