Clifford creator dies at age 86
Posted Dec 19, 2014 7:10 am.
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He inspired generations of children and their parents.
Norman Bridwell, the author of the Clifford the Big Red Dog children’s books, has passed away at the age of 86.
Bridwell created the character in 1963, going on to write more than 150 titles, translated into 13 different languages.
An animated Clifford series debuted in 2000.
In a statement, Scholastic CEO Dick Robinson called Bridwell, “a gentle man with a great sense of humour” and said the publisher is “deeply saddened by the loss of their loyal and talented friend.”
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