Alex Toth, a legendary llustrator passed away at age 77…. at his drawing board. I had met him twice before and he always seemed in good spirits and told us he was always wanting to draw or create. This was a message from his son:

Hello.
I am Alex’s oldest son Eric. I meant to be the one to let everyone know that my father did pass away this morning drawing/writing at his table. I do not have any further details other than I will forward an address for those interested in sending cards. We will arrange something appropriate at or around the convention this summer in San Diego. As John shared, all of your cards and letters of the recent past were very much appreciated by my father. Only in these last years did he begin to understand and accept the fact that his work had touched so many people’s lives. In time, more information will follow.

Thank you.
Eric and family.

Wow. That’s crazy. You can learn more about him HERE.

Just about everyone knows his characters though….

As warriors are born and wish to die an honorable death in battle, I honestly think cartoonists urge to die at their desks, doing what they’ve done the best. You can take a break now Alex!

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