Joe Negri, the gentle guitarist who brought music and handiwork to 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' for more than three decades, has died at 99. First teaming with Fred Rogers in the early 1960s, Negri became a beloved fixture on the groundbreaking children's program from 1968 until 2001, teaching generations of viewers that there was a place for art, skill, and kindness in their world. His family announced his passing in his native Pittsburgh, where his legacy in children's television remains enduring.

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