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Maurice Sendak
American illustrator and writer of children's books (1928-2012).
Born June 10th, 1928 in Brooklyn.
Died May 8th, 2012 at 83 years old in Danbury Hospital (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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artist, cartoonist, children's writer, director, graphic artist, graphic designer, illustrator, painter, picture book writer, screenwriter, stage painter, writer
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