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.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - It's the end of an era for Sesame Street. Actress Sonia Manzano, who has played Maria on the beloved children's show for 45 years, announced she will be leaving the show.

Sonia Manzano, who has played Maria on the US children's programme Sesame Street for more than four decades, is retiring. Ms Manzano, 65, joined the show in 1971 and became a series regular in ...

Sesame Street is losing one of its most celebrated residents, Maria Figueroa. After 44 years, Sesame Street's beloved Maria is moving on to greener climates as Sonia Manzano is retiring.

Sonia Manzano, who has played Maria on the US children's programme Sesame Street for more than four decades, is retiring. Ms Manzano, 65, joined the show in 1971 and became a series regular in ...

After 44 years, one of Sesame Street‘s beloved familiar faces is leaving the show. Sonia Manzano, a writer and actress who plays Maria, will be closing the door of the Fix-It Shop one last time ...

NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kids’ show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news ...

Sesame Street is losing one of its most celebrated residents, Maria Figueroa. After 44 years, Sesame Street's beloved Maria is moving on to greener climates as Sonia Manzano is retiring.

It's the end of an era. For many of us, Sesame Street was a TV show we grew up with. It was part of the fabric of our childhood. We laughed at Bert and Ernie, we learned life lessons with Big Bird ...