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.
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![]() Bridwell in 2011, holding a copy of the first Clifford the Big Red Dog book. | |
Born | Kokomo, Indiana | February 15, 1928
Died | December 12, 2014 (aged 86) Edgartown, Massachusetts |
Occupation | Writer, philanthropist, illustrator |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Children's literature |
Notable works | Clifford the Big Red Dog |
Spouse | Norma Bridwell |
Children | Emily Elizabeth, Tim Bridwell |
Bridwell died on December 12, 2014 of heart failure at the age of 86 in Edgartown, Massachusetts.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Clifford the Big Red Dog creator, Norman Bridwell, dies". WCVB.com. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
Other websites
changeMedia related to Norman Bridwell at Wikimedia Commons