(CNN) The man who taught thousands of kids -- and adults -- about grammar and math through song has died.
Bob Dorough, the creator of 'Schoolhouse Rock' passed away at age 94.
His granddaughter Corin Wolf didn't disclose his exact cause of death but told CNN that Dorough was diagnosed with cancer last year.
From "Conjunction, Junction," to "I'm Just a Bill," Dorough's upbeat tunes helped educate thousands of viewers about simple math functions, rules of grammar and the legislative process.
'Schoolhouse Rock' songs premiered in 1973 and ran on ABC from 12 years. The show came back on air in the 1990s for five more years. Today, the songs live on in YouTube videos -- some with millions of views.
Decooker11 on April 24th, 2018 at 23:50 UTC »
3...is a magic number...yes it is...
buckleyc on April 24th, 2018 at 23:30 UTC »
Very sad news. Never knew who wrote these, and never thought about it until I saw this post. I hope he had a very good life. His work meant a lot to me throughout my life, as these tunes have stuck with me. I have forgotten people and events, but these songs just rest comfortably in some easily opened oubliette in my head, happily coming forth when called. Thank you, Bob Dorough. You did well, and will be missed.
chevymonza on April 24th, 2018 at 23:15 UTC »
I'm just a bill, I am only a bill, sitting here on Capitol Hill........
Someday I might be a law. I hope and I pray that I will! But today I am still......just a bill...........
Dammit those songs were awesome. RIP.