Joe Negri, the jazz guitarist best known for playing alongside the host as the music-loving handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” has died at 99. Multiple outlets report that Negri died on May 30 in the Pittsburgh area, with his family announcing his death. Negri first worked with Fred Rogers in the early 1960s on a local Pittsburgh children’s television show. He later became a long-running presence on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” appearing on more than 300 episodes as the program’s guitarist. Sources say he performed from 1968 through 2001. His musical work includes playing with prominent figures such as Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma, reflecting his career as an accomplished jazz musician beyond the children’s series. Descriptions across the articles consistently portray him as both a steady performer on the show and a background musical presence that supported its educational and calming tone. He is remembered as a recognizable figure to viewers across multiple generations who watched the series over several decades.