David Smyrl Dead : Mr. Handford on 'Sesame Street' Dies at 80

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The Emmy-winning actor was diagnosed with lung cancer in January. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — David Smyrl, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his role as Mr. Handford, the retired firefighter who ran Hooper's Store on Sesame Street, has died. He was 80.