Children's writer Maurice Sendak dead at 83
- 12 years ago
American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, who is best known for his classic children's books including "Where the Wild Things Are," has died.
Sendak died in Connecticut from complications from a recent stroke.
During his career, he illustrated more than 50 books and won a number of prizes for his drawings, including Sweden's Hans Christian Anderson Award in 1970.
His "Where the Wild Things Are" was transformed into a major motion picture in 2009, directed by Spike Jonze.
Sendak was 83.
Bob Mezan, Reuters.
Sendak died in Connecticut from complications from a recent stroke.
During his career, he illustrated more than 50 books and won a number of prizes for his drawings, including Sweden's Hans Christian Anderson Award in 1970.
His "Where the Wild Things Are" was transformed into a major motion picture in 2009, directed by Spike Jonze.
Sendak was 83.
Bob Mezan, Reuters.