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Cook was a beloved member of the franchise, sharing solution after solution to viewers’ endless problems.

“I remember every lesson from Roger,” This Old House executive producer Chris Wolfe said in a statement. “More importantly, there are millions of people whose lives have been enriched by everything Roger taught them.”

Although his colleagues hadn’t worked with him for some years, they all recalled their time together and the impact Cook had on all those around him.

The series’ master carpenter, Norm Abram, said, “Roger was very kind, built up a good company, and knew so much about everything in the yard from lawns to stone walls. It was clear how knowledgeable he was and that he was a true arborist.”

Richard Trethewey, the show’s plumbing and heating expert, called Cook a “gentle giant” who was always ready to help.

“We lost a brother today. A big-hearted, larger-than-life brother who was as kind as he was generous. I’ll miss his smile and his friendship terribly,” This Old House’s host Kevin O’Connor said.

Thank you for all you have done, Roger. You will be deeply missed.