Obituary for DONALD R BROCKETT

Don Brockett was an American actor, comedian, and producer and director from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known for his portrayal of Chef Brockett on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. https://www.misterrogers.org/articles/chef-brockett-don-brockett/  Brockett was one-half of the popular Pittsburgh comedy team, "Brockett and Barbara". He was also known for his annual comedic cinematic look at Pittsburgh "Forbidden Pittsburgh". Brockett also had parts in the box-office smashes "Flashdance" and "Houseguest", both of which were filmed in Pittsburgh. He actually had parts in 17 movies throughout his career.  Barely six months after "Houseguest's release, Brockett died of a heart attack at the age of 65. Prior to his death, Brockett had been heavily involved in local charities, particularly with polio research, a disease that Brockett himself had been stricken with as a child.