His wife, Carol Delgado, tells The Associated Press that Emilio Delgado died from the blood cancer multiple myeloma on Thursday at their home in New York. He was 81.
As Luis, Delgado, a Mexican-American, he got to play a rare non-stereotypical Latino character at a time when such representation was rare. The producers of the show encouraged him to use Spanish as he interacted with Big Bird, Oscar and Elmo.The Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, paid tribute to Delgado.
"At the forefront of representation, Emilio proudly laid claim to the record for the longest-running role for a Mexican-American in a TV series," the organization said."We are so grateful he shared his talents with us and with the world."
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