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Australian illustrator Terry Denton dies at 76

The Guardian reports that Terry Denton, best known for the Treehouse book series, has passed away.

The short version

  • Australian illustrator and author Terry Denton has died at the age of 76 on Monday, surrounded by his family.[The Guardian]
  • His publisher, Curtis Brown, announced his death on social media, prompting tributes from family and long-time collaborator Andy Griffiths.[The Guardian]
  • Denton created over 30 books of his own, including the Gasp! series, and illustrated the popular Treehouse books.[The Guardian]

Key facts

  • Terry Denton died at the age of 76 on Monday surrounded by his family.[The Guardian]
  • His death was announced by his publisher, Curtis Brown, on social media.[The Guardian]
  • Denton authored and illustrated more than 30 of his own books, including Gasp!.[The Guardian]
  • He collaborated with author Andy Griffiths on the Treehouse series over three decades.[The Guardian]
  • Denton is survived by his wife Kristen, three children, and five grandchildren.[The Guardian]

Sources

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