How old is Fred Rogers?

Answer 1

Rogers was diagnosed with stomach cancer in December 2002, not long after his retirement. He underwent surgery on January 6, 2003, which was unsuccessful. A week earlier, he served as grand marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade, with Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby.

Rogers died on the morning of February 27, 2003, at his home with his wife by his side, less than a month before he would have turned 75. His death was such a significant event in Pittsburgh that the entire front page of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published the next day devoted its coverage to him. The Reverend William P. Barker presided over a public memorial in Pittsburgh. More than 2,700 people attended the memorial at Heinz Hall, including former Good Morning America host David Hartman, Teresa Heinz Kerry, philanthropist Elsie Hillman, President Pat Mitchell, Arthur creator Marc Brown, and The Very Hungry Caterpillarauthor-illustrator Eric Carle. Speakers remembered Rogers' love of children, devotion to his religion, enthusiasm for music, and quirks. Teresa Heinz Kerry said of Rogers, "He never condescended, just invited us into his conversation. He spoke to us as the people we were, not as the people others wished we were. Rogers is interred at Unity Cemetery in Latrobe.

The Blue's Clues episode "Our Neighborhood Festival" featured a dedication to Rogers at the end of the episode. The dedication read: "In Loving Memory of Fred Rogers. The neighborhood won't be the same without you."

Answer 2

Fred Rogers died on February 27, 2003 at the age of 74.

Answer 3

Fred Rogers was born on March 20, 1928 and died on February 27, 2003. Fred Rogers would have been 74 years old at the time of death or 87 years old today.

Answer 4

Yes, to Sara Byrd from 1952 til his death.

Answer 5

Fred Rogers had been battling stomach cancer since October 2002. He passed away at the age of 74 4 months later on February 27, 2003.

Answer 6

He died of stomach cancer at age 74. :-(

Answer 7

no