Fred McFeely Rogers, also known as Mister Rogers, was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.

How and when did Mr Rogers die?

27, 2003, Fred Rogers dies of stomach cancer.

Why is Mr McFeely?

Fred Rogers originally named the Speedy Delivery character “Mr. McCurdy” in honor of president of the Sears Roebuck Foundation that underwrote the Neighborhood programs. But Mr. McCurdy declined the honor, so Fred turned to his own middle name which was also his beloved grandfather's last name – McFeely.