![]() ![]() So when he passed away in 2003, people of all ages were heartbroken. No matter how dark life seemed, Rogers was a constant, comforting light who went out of his way to make the world less scary. He seemingly replied to every piece of fan mail he received and tried to befriend everyone he met. His gentle-hearted regard for others didn't vanish once the cameras stopped rolling. He once derailed an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show because he couldn't bring himself not to respond to kids who asked questions or wanted hugs. ![]() Rogers used his stardom to shine a spotlight on children. They were an extension of a simple yet powerful message: Children deserve to be loved and taken seriously. Not even the puppets in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood had strings attached. In a world where friendship is often skin-deep, Fred Rogers made children feel special for who they were inside.
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