'Sesame Street': After 45 Years, Sonia Manzano to Leave Show

It's time to say goodbye to Sesame Street's Maria. It was announced at the American Library Association Annual Conference that Sonia Manzano would be leaving the children's series. “After 45 years on Sesame Street, 

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It's a sad week on “Sesame Street.” Sonia Manzano, who plays Maria, has announced that she is retiring after more than 40 years on the beloved PBS children's series.

"Sesame Street" is losing an iconic cast member after more than four decades. "After 45 years on Sesame Street, @SoniaMManzano will no longer appear on the next season," American Libraries tweeted earlier this week at the American Library Association 

It's time to say goodbye to Sesame Street's Maria. It was announced at the American Library Association Annual Conference that Sonia Manzano would be leaving the children's series. “After 45 years on Sesame Street,