Mister Rogers death: How we learned of Fred Rogers' passing at age 74

[@honeybunny8819]

I remember when he passed. I was 11, it was a Thursday, and my mom told me before school. I didn’t react at all out of pure shock and sadness but my mom instantly noticed and suggested I stay home that day(completely out of character for her). I didn’t cry, didn’t do anything but stayed in bed and stared at the ceiling all day. Now as an adult I cry every time I think about Fred Rogers. Tremendous effect he had throughout my childhood. A pure beacon of love.

[@taintedmuse6169]

I was 10 when he passed. I remember like it was yesterday, It was 30 min before school and the news announced his death. I sobbed and cried on the way to school, in class, and for weeks. I'm 28 and I still fond myself crying when I see how bad the world has become.. I miss him.

[@AngelGarcia-he4tc]

Crying rn mane

[@JohnAckerman31]

Just an amazing man. It’s just so sad that he’s been gone almost 17 years. Everyone says we need another person like Mister Rogers in our time today, and I couldn’t agree more.

[@aliciaray9839]

Everyone seems to say we need a Mr Rogers now more than ever but there will also be hate and death in the world, and we all need to stop saying we need another one and start trying to embrace part of him in ourselves.

[@LaneCorbett]

Just rerun the og

[@Lemmy15]

@@aliciaray9839 Be the change

[@philiphatfield5666]

There is NO other person like Mister Rogers. He was one of a kind---like Errol Flynn or John Wayne.

[@j7yds]

really sad how i didn’t get to grow up with him. he seemed like such a genuine and amazing man.

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

He died the month I was born but they ran reruns. had no clue whatsoever he wasn't alive until I was older and looked him up.

[@eileenfuentes6975]

I'm 38, you're never too old to watch him. When I was little, I saw it from a child's perspective.. and now it all makes sense watching at it at my age. lol I'm serious though. As adults we feel like there's something wrong with us at times or why we can't get things together or why this or that didn't happen, but if you just watch mr. Rogers you just know you're okay. I'll watch it with my 7 and four-year-old. It's timeless. 😊

[@danielatorres5189]

Maybe it's silly of me to say but I'm 21 going on 22 and I still turn to his videos when I feel anxious and overwhelmed. I miss you Mr. Rogers thank you for teaching and comforting me ❤️

[@MalissiaCreates]

Same

[@sspdirect02]

The world needs Mr. Rogers more than ever.

[@3id29]

this man hosted a preschool show where instead of talking to kids like kids, he talked and educated them like they were intelligent adults. His show was perfect in every way and i thank him so much for being a part of my childhood

[@mttynan4690]

Mr Roger's didnt die God just wanted a neighbour

[@chunguschats4569]

I don’t know what to say,because it’s so true.

[@mttynan4690]

@@chunguschats4569 :)

[@alegarbesnicofrederic7944]

Did you take this from another video??

[@riyareddythumma9638]

He did die

[@natnatcabs]

@@alegarbesnicofrederic7944 i was wondering that too?

[@ajuwonnewton110]

I love mister Rogers I’ll miss you

[@kirestinbell258]

He would have been 92 this year 😢

[@arn3107]

96 now

[@japanaholic2129]

My grandmother died the same day he did last year. 😢I miss them both

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I’m really sorry for your loss

[@brianmccormick3837]

18 years ago today. The first death anniversary without the Mrs. She died last month at 92. There are too many words to bear and many memories to cherish. The show lives on in reruns, and for that, we can all be grateful. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, thank you for everything you’ve done to help us learn, grow, and heal. But most of all, thank you for teaching us to be ourselves. We liked you just the way the both of you were. May you both be reunited as you, Mrs. Rogers, begin your new life in God’s Heavenly neighborhood, forever and ever.

[@lifewithalicia3957]

I miss mister Rodgers 🥺. I watched him everyday when I was a kid.

[@KirksCORNER1983]

Glad I got to grow up with Mr. Rodgers.

[@2ndNatureHairSolutions]

As a kid, My baby sitter, as an adult, he eventually opened my mind to the reality of the world ..all while I thought he was alive. Found out during the pandemic of 2018& it’s “free time” it brought me. 2003? I was 7 years old….

[@kljajabgd]

Not to burst your buble, but there was no pandemic in 2018

[@MisterKomplex]

It’s times like this that I wish we still had him. He always knew how to explain life. Always remembering his quotes

[@caolanochearnaigh9804]

As an Irishman, I'm not familiar with this guy at all. But from what I can gather, he was basically the patron saint of children.

[@CaptchaNeon]

He sure was. He always helped children to learn everything they needed to know to be successful adults

[@caolanochearnaigh9804]

@@CaptchaNeon Oh. Cool. Might turn him into a god in my DND campaign as a foil to Howard Stern...

[@itsjokesonyou252]

I remember watching both shows when I was a kid

[@JohnAckerman31]

I remember watching Mister Rogers every morning before school. He was such an amazing man, with a big heart who taught us so many different things. I’m 27, and I still watch Mister Rogers Neighborhood. I believe he’s for everyone, not just for kids

[@nathanthesubzeromangold4615]

I watch Mr Rogers for a long time since growing up Ever since 1985 it changed my life. Mister Rogers Neighborhood was the best television show. Lime do miss him every single day when I watch the TV series

[@horacerumpole7629]

God blessed us with fred..

[@sirrdavey]

I wish I was able to meet him

[@Nathan-y4s]

I remember watching him since I was age of 1 years old I remembered change my life forever now I'm 38 change my mom's life too.

[@talesofcsoplahia]

I was an 80's kid and watched Mr. Rogers for years until I started High School. After his death, I read the few books he wrote and I listened to the music he recorded of his famous songs that he sang on TV. Every once in a while, I go back and listen to his music and watch some shows online. I've also watched the 2018 documentary several times. He left a beautiful legacy.

[@irt3rdavenueel172]

I remember his passing. He was a great actor and after his passing the show left us for good

[@thefunnyman713]

It was a privilege to have watched his show and i managed to meet him in person right before his final episodes.

[@josefengelhardt2767]

Fred, I love you Neighbor. I've always been a fan. You saved many people's lives. We're not giving up on you. We'll make the world a better place just like you wanted. You always said "it's you i like" well now, it's you we like for 33 years of caring, loving and helping people everywhere. I'll make you proud Fred. I promise. And it will be a beautiful day in the neighborhood again. Thanks Fred, your legacy will live on. RIP Fred Rogers March 20 1928 - February 27 2003

[@anneroselli161]

Mr Rogers was my hero he helped me through a rough childhood all the kids hated me I was fat and an outcast but there was always Mr Rogers to love m e

[@robertwomack6015]

Truly an honorable man RIP Mr Rogers

[@spicyykels2416]

He died the same year I was born, I was born in december 2003. I'm very sad that I didn't get to grow up with him, and I'm sad that so many kids may not know who he is, but boy am I happy that he existed and has left such a huge mark on the world. Just watching his stuff now, as an adult, it feels like that inner kid of mine is healing.

[@gojirawilson3611]

You mean he died the same year you were born?

[@CaptchaNeon]

Thankfully all of his videos are available and you can introduce him to your children

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I was 19 going in 20 in 2003

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I cried watching this old news story from 2003 since I grew up 🆙 watching mister rogers. The world 🌎 has become a much better place with him in it.

[@KatieJCruz]

He was an amazing man, and I still miss watching him. 😭

[@joshhettich9591]

goodbye mr rogers. your still my friend

[@maimadha]

Fred Rogers was the best actor in the world and we all miss him as Mr Rogers

[@drewski1535]

💔💔💔😭😭😭 years later and it still hurts that he's gone

[@armenfrundzhyan4572]

RIP Mr Fred Rogers 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💗💗💗💗💗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️ you are being missed by your fans

[@rachelpowell5488]

Rip 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I love you I will mis you

[@icechief3605]

We need another television show like Neighborhood again in this day and age

[@cottonkitty3278]

My childhood 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️ (2004 I used to watch it I was only a baby)

[@andrewarellano4337]

This made me cry he’s one of my hero like robin willam

[@songwriterjj6022]

I'm sad that I didn't watch his show as much as I could/should have.

[@uhchief5123]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@AndersonTenecela]

This week marked 20 years since his death… 😢😢😢

[@scottmiller6495]

Its been now over 20 years since he passed away and this world especially here in the United States has gone downhill in many ways, today's young people 30 and under arent the same as before and many don't even know of this wonderful man and aren't interested in him either, that's terrible and extremely Sad!!!!!

[@ILoveCanada0]

*Now more then ever we need more tv shows like Mr rogers, there’s far too much on tv that is harmful not just for children*

[@QueenSephy2002]

When I was learning English, this is the show I watched,

[@tinyoperasinger202]

I love Mr. Rogers

[@jerrygarciaisgod4409]

Mr. Rogers was one of the most perfect people to ever walk the planet.

[@katiewilliams5643]

Great show so missed

[@eli_are_ftw]

He’s now a memory. Children need more stuff like mr Rogers. Not the stuff they watch nowadays

[@dmitrivlad8538]

"It's all good in the 'hood...!" -Mr. Rogers

[@nicholasdigaetano]

I was one of the last generations to watch his show

[@PaulosTheGamer]

I came here when I just saw Tom Hanks in the movie, sigh I miss Mister Rogers.

[@TrevMonsterbeastgame801]

Poor Mr Rogers 😢

[@kytekuttertv]

Nostalgic!

[@daoyang5988]

In memory of fred rogers 1928 - 2003 Act 1 haos contestir Vol 1.

[@lorrainesanchez3605]

RIP😭😭😭😭😭kids h

[@amberschrader1826]

Rest in peace Mr. Rogers

[@lizzie5792]

i-Im not crying..you are

[@tobiojo6469]

I watched Mister Roger’s when I was a kid.

[@lorrainesanchez3605]

RIP SWEETIE MAN SWEETIE HAPPY

[@WhichHandlesArentAvailable]

Stomach Cancer is Officially The worst thing in this world period. Is what I would say if it were anybody else In Mr Rogers Case I Mildly Dislike Stomach Cancer because saying I hated it would not be The Mr Rogers Way

[@schrodingerscatinpandorasb5080]

,😓😓😓😢

[@jbeacon101]

21 years ago

[@ricardobarrientos4774]

MR. ROGERS SONS SHOULD CONTINUE HIS LEGACY OF THE MR ROGERS NEIGHBORHOOD

[@CaptchaNeon]

People should introduce their children to Mr Rogers at a very young age. All of his videos are available and just because he isn’t here anymore doesn’t mean you can’t continue his legacy

[@arielg7000]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@vixtqe885]

I just noticed that song from Daniel tigers neighbor

[@ivantheguy5878]

Hey everyone that's sad about his death I just want to tell all of you that he's religious and we can all meet him in heaven

[@USRM1810]

If there is a heaven then he is on top

[@dixonnegron1083]

❤️🌹❤️

[@entity1566]

I was 1 year old when he died.

[@aidancprailrailwaystuffeng4612]

Mr rogers neighborhood was a childhood memory

[@Mr.Scribbler]

👑

[@slapshot68]

Imagine social media today, The top trends would be nothing else but about Mr Rogers

[@slapshot68]

Top trends would be “Look for the helpers” “Trolley” “Make Believe” “Mitzi” “King Friday”

[@aldoivan2096]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@taylorhayden9509]

Just sad

[@evelynsfunchannel2632]

😢😥😪😭

[@jesus930]

I hope he accepted Jesus as He’s savior

[@SJR-1028]

He was a Presbyterian minister, so I have high hopes in his salvation 😊

[@TigryplayzRblx]

Anyone Here After His Birthday 4 Days Ago

[@Royal-kf5jy]

Naurrr Mr Roger was my favorite person

[@Jermster_91]

I remember when he died. I has strep throat.

[@Commonsense471]

Had he lived a few more years he'd died from seeing all the chaos they teach our children now.

[@kprnr7140]

How can such a nice man be brought down by something as nasty as cancer?

[@kevinhoward9593]

There is a sad pattern of people on TV dying of cancer.

[@2010-g8n]

Mr Rogers isn’t dead. He just moved to Heaven’s neighborhood.

[@vmanuelacosta6007]

What's the address of nice person Rogers

[@brucebonkowski7253]

I am surprised that he didn't make a show on death as he knew had cancer and suprised they didn't have a assistant in his last month to take the mantel and had him go to where trolley was

[@joeman22]

Who cares about this dude that much geez he had a kid show great

[@gunguy_worshipsong7064]

Don't do this low behavior to him.

[@AFGSANFORD2]

What is so horrible is that February 27th is my birthday (February 27th,1975). I couldn't believe it when I turned on my computer 💻 that morning and seen on AOL the news "Goodbye Neighbor". I was just shocked and I then read the article and printed out two copies on the printer 🖨️. My wife Janet who died this past January left me alone. She knew that i was upset 😭. I choked up 😭 and said,"He was just a nice man who only wanted what was best for you." I then got myself together and said,"Hey it's your birthday 🎁🎂. You gotta go on." My wife and her daughter made derogatory remarks about Mister Rogers once and I scolded them. Well on a few occasions we have watched some reruns of Mister Rogers neighborhood on public television since then.