American psychologist Lloyd Morrissette, co-founder of the popular educational TV show “Sesame Street”, which is watched by millions of children around the world, died at the age of 93, DPA reports.

The psychologist was praised for the “monumental and unbreakable legacy” left by several generations of children around the world, Agerpres notes.

Morrissette was one of the pioneers in using technology to support education and would be the first to think of using television to teach young children basic skills.

His death was announced Tuesday on Sesame Workshop, without further details.

“Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of our esteemed and beloved co-founder, Dr. Lloyd N. Morrissette, who has passed away at the age of 93,” said a statement posted on the show’s Twitter page.

“An esteemed employee, Lloyd has left behind a monumental and indelible legacy among generations of children around the world, and Sesame Street is just the most visible tribute to his life’s work and lasting impact,” the press release also said. .

“An intelligent, caring and, above all, generous leader of the Workshop for several decades, Lloyd was fascinated by the power of technology, constantly thinking of new ways to use it for educational purposes,” it added. text.

Lloyd Morrissette wanted to teach toddlers basic skills

“Without Lloyd Morrissette, there would be no Sesame Street,” Joan Ganz Cooney, the show’s co-founder and a close friend of Morrissette, was quoted as saying in the statement.

“He first came up with the idea of ​​using television to teach preschoolers basic skills like letters or numbers.”

“He was my trusted partner and loyal friend for over 50 years and I will miss him very soon.”

“Sesame Street” premiered on public television stations in the United States on November 10, 1969 and continues to air today.

News of Lloyd Morrissette’s death comes less than two months after Bob McGrath, one of Sesame Street’s original regulars, died at the age of 90.