Frank Avruch, known for his role of Bozo the Clown, has died at age 89. He reportedly died of heart disease at his home in Boston. “While it’s hard to say goodbye, we celebrate the legacy of joy and laughter he brought to millions of children around the world as Bozo the Clown on TV and as a UNICEF Ambassador and later as host of Channel 5’s Great Entertainment and Boston’s Man About Town,” Avruch’s family told WCVB-TV. ”

Our dad loved the children of all ages who remembered being on his show and was always grateful for their kind words. We will miss him greatly.”