Hardin ‘Jack’ Burnley passes away
Several web sites are reporting that Hardin “Jack” Burnley, died last Tuesday on December 19 at the age of 95….
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Joseph Barbera dies at age 95
Slightly off-topic obit announcement, but who can argue that Joseph Barbera hasn’t influenced us at some level, at some point…
Bill King dies at age 84
Bill King, the editorial cartoonist for the Asbury Park Press has died at age 84.
Hilda Terry creator of “Teena” passes at age 92
Last Friday, Hilda Terry, the creator of Teena that ran in papers between 1941 and 1964 has passed away at at 92. Hilda had an interesting and full life. This story out of the New York Sun sums up much of what she accomplished. She was in many ways a trailblazing cartoonists – accomplishing many firsts.
Bob Thaves dies at age 81 (UPDATED)
Bob Thaves, who created Frank & Ernest in 1972 has died at age 81 in Torrance California. He leaves behind his wife, Katie, of 52 years, his son Tom, daughter Sara.
Bob Laughlin passes away
As seen on E&P and Mike Lynch’s blog, veteran cartoonist Bob Laughlin passed way Sunday. His services will be held this coming Friday in Southbury, CT.
Steve Canyon artist Richard Rockwell passes away
Sad news is being reported by Mike Lynch that Richard Rockwell, who worked on the Steve Canyon feature for 35…
Edward Livingston Franklin, 1921-2006
Edward Franklin, editorial cartoonist for The Globe and Mail, passed away recently. He was an american working for a Canadian…
Curious George creator dies
Alan Shalleck, the creator of the Curious George books has been murdered. The story is more complicated and includes a…
Flo & Friends Comic writer passes away
According to E&P, Rose Ellison King, the writer for “Flo and Friends” has passed away. Rose Ellison King, a humorist…
Bud Blake eulogy posted online
Anold Wagner has posted Bud Blake’s eulogy on his web site. The eulogy was delivered by Bud’s son. Bud died…
Eldon Dedini 1921-2006
Eldoni Dedini, noted magazine cartoonist for New Yorker, Esquire and Playboy passed away“If 20th century cartooning is ever looked at…
Stan Hunt 1929-2006 passes away
From The Pilot (North Carolina) comes the sad news of the passing of Stan Hunt who was their editorial cartoonist…
Stan Berenstain dies
While slightly off topic for this site, Berenstain bear co-creator, Stan Berenstain, has passed away.
NYT: Lou Myers, Cartoonist With a Satiric Style, Dies at 90
From the New York Times: (free registration required) Lou Myers, a satiric artist and graphic essayist whose expressive style helped…