Darkness descends on that famous street, as Sesame Street mourns Broadway lady, TV actress and Sesame Street star Alaina Reed Hall (Olivia).

Just because we’re nearing Christmas doesn’t mean the bad news around the world is going to stop for an instant.

With a beautiful voice as well as vibrant personality, Alaina is likely best known for her time as Olivia on Sesame Street. However, she also spent time on stage as well as on her own cooking show. (YouTube search her name.)

After a two year battle with breast cancer, Alaina passed away at age 63 at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica.