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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

RIP Maurice Sendak

Sept. 6, 2011 AP file photo of Sendak doing an interview at his home in Danbury, Conn.
Maurice Sendak, beloved children's book author and illustrator, was best known for Where the Wild Things Are. Sendak suffered a stroke on Friday, and died early this Tuesday morning in a hospital in Danbury, Conn. according to the Associated Press. I wrote a little about him on his last birthday, June 10th.

He was never married and long time companion of more than 50 years, Eugene Glynn, died in 2007. He never had children. He will be sorely missed.

Somberly,
Angela
 
 
 
 

4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I am so sorry to read this. His books are brilliant. He will indeed be missed.

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    1. AngelaMay 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM

      I was shocked at the news too. At least he was not alone when he passed away. Thank you for stopping by.

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  2. BarbaraMay 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I was shocked too, very sad news.

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    1. AngelaMay 11, 2012 at 10:47 AM

      His spirit will live on through his books that will contiinue to delight children for years :)

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