Beloved ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ handyman Joe Negri dead just days before 100th birthday
Joe Negri, the beloved handyman from 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' has passed away at the age of 99. He was just days away from celebrating his 100th birthday. Negri was a lifelong musician and educator, known for his contributions to jazz and children's television.
- ▪Joe Negri died of natural causes just days before his 100th birthday.
- ▪He was best known for his role as the handyman on 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' for 31 seasons.
- ▪Negri was also a respected jazz guitar teacher for over 50 years at various universities.
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Celebrity News Beloved ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ handyman Joe Negri dead just days before 100th birthday By Richard Pollina Published June 1, 2026, 2:10 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Jazz musician Joe Negri — known for his role as the beloved musical handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” — has died. He was 99 years old. Negri’s oldest daughter, Lisa Negri, said her father died Saturday of natural causes, Trib Live reported. He was just days away from celebrating his 100th birthday on June 10. 3 Joe Negri, known for his role as the beloved musical handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” has died at the age of 99.
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