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Maurice Sendak

American illustrator and writer of children's books (1928-2012).

Born June 10th, 1928 in New York City, Brooklyn. [ref]

Died May 8th, 2012 at 83 years old in Danbury Hospital (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
artist, cartoonist, children's writer, graphic designer, illustrator, painter, screenwriter, writer
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