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Remembering Roger Cook 1954-2024

Roger Cook Dies at 70

Well known as host of This Old House show

Roger Cook a Massachusetts native and landscape contractor who worked on This Old House for nearly 40 years has died after a long illness. Cook has died at 70 according to a post on the shows website With tremendous sadness This old House bids farewell to our friend and longtime landscape contractor.

A Beloved Figure on This Old House

Cook was a beloved figure on This Old House a long-running PBS show that helps homeowners with home improvement projects. He was known for his expertise in landscaping and gardening and his easygoing personality.

A Landscape Expert

Cook was a graduate of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He started his own landscape company KR Tree and Landscape Company in 1985. He joined This Old House in 1987 and quickly became a fan favorite.

Cook's Legacy

Cook's legacy will live on through his work on This Old House and his many contributions to the field of landscaping. He was a passionate advocate for sustainable landscaping practices and he helped to make gardening and landscaping more accessible to homeowners.

Tributes from Friends and Family

Cook's friends and family have paid tribute to him on social media. His This Old House colleague Kevin O'Connor said Cook was “a great friend and a wonderful colleague.” His wife said Cook was “a loving husband and father and he will be deeply missed.”

Conclusion

Roger Cook was a talented landscape contractor and a beloved figure on This Old House. He will be deeply missed by his family friends and fans.