Norman Bridwell

American author (1928-2014)

Norman Bridwell (February 15, 1928 – December 12, 2014) was an American author, cartoonist, and philanthropist. He was best known for creating Clifford the Big Red Dog. Bridwell was born in Kokomo, Indiana.

Norman Bridwell
Bridwell in 2011, holding a copy of the first Clifford the Big Red Dog book.
Bridwell in 2011, holding a copy of the first Clifford the Big Red Dog book.
Born(1928-02-15)February 15, 1928
Kokomo, Indiana
DiedDecember 12, 2014(2014-12-12) (aged 86)
Edgartown, Massachusetts
OccupationWriter, philanthropist, illustrator
NationalityAmerican
GenreChildren's literature
Notable worksClifford the Big Red Dog
SpouseNorma Bridwell
ChildrenEmily Elizabeth, Tim Bridwell

Bridwell died on December 12, 2014 of heart failure at the age of 86 in Edgartown, Massachusetts.[1]

References

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  1. "Clifford the Big Red Dog creator, Norman Bridwell, dies". WCVB.com. Retrieved December 16, 2014.

Other websites

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  Media related to Norman Bridwell at Wikimedia Commons