Roger Cook, Beloved ‘This Old House’ Star, Dies at 70

Longtime Landscape Contractor Exited Show in 2020 After 40 Seasons

Cook Died on August 21, 2024, After a Long Illness

Roger Cook, the beloved garden and landscape contractor on the long-running PBS home improvement series "This Old House," has died.

Cook died on August 21, 2024, after a long battle with illness, according to a statement from the show's production company.

Cook was a regular cast member on "This Old House" for nearly 40 seasons, from 1980 to 2020. He was known for his expertise in landscaping, gardening, and outdoor living spaces.

Cook left the show in 2020 to focus on his health and spend more time with his family.

Cook's wife, Kathleen, died in 2010.

Cook is survived by his two children, Jennifer and Andrew.