Big Bird learns about death
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In 1982, the actor who played Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street, Will Lee, died of a heart attack. After deliberation, the Sesame Street team decided to let the character die too, and took this moment to talk about death. The "Farewell, Mr. Hooper" episode aired Nov. 24, 1983. You might want to grab some tissues.
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Sesame street also offers more information to help parents and caregivers speak with children about emergency events.
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Sesame Street and Katie Couric did an hour-long special called When Families Grieve that addresses death in the family.
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Mister Rogers — another PBS classic — has a few words of advice on how to talk with children about tragedy.